The document discusses El Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which is celebrated in Mexico and parts of the United States on November 1st and 2nd. It is meant as a festive celebration to remember and honor deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas or offerings on altars with items like photos of the deceased, their favorite foods including pan de muerto bread, and other meaningful objects. Calacas are whimsical skeleton figures represented during the holiday. The altar typically contains seven items including a photo, feast of foods, soap and water, personal items, romantic items, incense and salt, and flowers.