Los Dias De Los Muertos (The Days of the Dead)

Every autumn the Monarch Butterflies go up North to the United States and Canada, come back to Mexico for the winter protection of the oyamel fir trees. The people welcome back the returning butterflies that they believe carry the spirits of their departed. The spirits are honored during Los Dias de Los Muertos.
Los Dias de Los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday of honoring the dead. It is celebrated every year at the same time as Halloween and the Christian holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1st and 2nd). Los Dias de Los Muertos is not a sad time, but instead…