In Mexico, November 2nd is known as Dia de los Muertos, which means Day of the Dead. This is a bright and colourful festival to celebrate those who have died, where people believe that the spirits visit them. People dress up, put on make-up, wear calavera (skull) masks and set up ofrendas - special places to keep memories of people who have passed away. Families will often visit the graves of their loved ones in the cemetery and have a picnic together, telling funny stories
What do people believe about the spirits on Dia de los Muertos?
They stay away
They scare people
They visit the living
They do not exist