In the US, Catholic traditions of All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day are mostly reflected culturally as Halloween. In Mexico, an American-style Halloween is not practiced. Instead, there is a multi-day celebration of the Day of the Dead, more closely reflecting the Catholic traditions of remembering those who have died before us.

During this time, people reflect on those who have passed, they visit the cemetery, bring flowers and other decorations to the cemetery, and set up “altars” in their homes and in public areas. Some of the altars are very elaborate. The photos below are of some of the public altars, along with one in a home. The drawings on the ground are made with flowers, sawdust, shredded paper, seeds, etc. We had a nice time visiting in our local town and the next town over.