Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd to honor and remember deceased loved ones with altars, offerings, and festive gatherings. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Each article is broken into 6 single-page sections: What is?, The Story Behind, Traditional Activities, Food, Clothing, and Words to Know.