On this holiday, Mexicans families remember and honor the deceased loved ones. It's not a gloomy or morbid occasion as many may think, rather it is a festive and colourful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed away! It is common to visit cemeteries, decorate the graves, and spend time there, in the presence of the deceased friends and family members. We also make elaborately decorated altars (called ofrendas) in our homes to welcome the spirits of our loved ones every year. In these “ofrendas”, offerings of food, beverages, prized possessions & photos are displayed.