The Day of the Dead, also known as All Souls Day, is celebrated in México and in all of Latin America on November 2nd. In the larger cities, Catholics attend morning Mass and then gather at cemeteries to cover the tombs of their loved ones with flowers and prayers.
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La comida preparada durante la celebración de muerto nuevo, que es como se denomina Día de Muertos en la Meseta P’urhepecha en el estado de Michoacán, se ofrece primero al alma que se recuerda, para que aproveche el flujo vital de los alimentos en el altar, quedando la parte física para los familiares y amigos.
As in many Latin American countries, Mexico commemorates the Day of the Dead or All Souls’ Day on November 2nd.