Day of the Dead is an interesting holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during the chilly days of November 1 & 2. Even though this coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Soul's & All Saint’s Day, the indigenous people have combined this with their own ancient beliefs of honoring their deceased loved ones. - See more at: http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/support/dodhistory.html#sthash.6TBs1aoz.dpuf