The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember amusing events and anecdotes about the departed. It is widely observed in Mexico where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage.
Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased using skeletons and marigolds, building home altars with the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased. The celebration is not solely focused on the dead, as it is also common to give gifts to friends such as candy sugar skulls.
In honor of this special day I've placed a cache just outside one of my favorite places to walk about, a cemetery. Being from Massachusetts I don't have any departed family or friends in the Sunshine State but still like to visit cemeteries. Take a look around and notice some beautiful gravestones. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. I planted a Mum plant close by on a grave with no name.