The document describes the Mexican traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on October 31st, November 1st, and November 2nd. On October 31st, altars are made for infant and child souls (angelitos) who follow the scent of marigolds home, containing pan de muertos, tamales, and sugar skulls. On November 1st, the offerings change to be for adult souls containing similar foods along with cigarettes and tequila. On November 2nd, mummers wear masks and run around town to chase any lingering souls back to the land of the dead.

3. October 31
Infants and children who have
died are angelitos, or "little
angels." They follow the path of
marigolds home, where their
families have altars with pan de
muertos, sweet tamales and sugar
calaveras.
November 1
The angelitos must be gone. The
offerings at the altars are
appointed for the "faithful dead"
or adult souls with pan de
muertos, tamales, mole, cigarettes
and tequila.
November 2
Mummers run around town
wearing masks to chase the
stubborn souls back to the
land of the dead.