“Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where the day is a bank holiday. The celebration takes place on October 31, November 1 and November 2, in connection with the Christian triduum of Hallowmas: All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. They also leave possessions of the deceased”. – Wikipedia

A decorated human skull or “natita” is on display as part of the Natitas Festival at the Cementerio General, in La Paz, Bolivia. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

Musicians perform during the Natitas Festival at the Cementerio General in La Paz. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

A woman holds a skull during a “Dia de los natitas” (Day of the Skull) ceremony at the Cementerio General of La Paz. (Photo by David Mercado/Reuters)

A woman stands next to a skull during the “Dia de los natitas” ceremony. (Photo by David Mercado/Reuters)

A man carries a decorated human skull on a silver-colored tray. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

A decorated human skull is illuminated by candlelight during the Natitas Festival. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

A man balances a decorated human skull on his head inside the Cementerio General chapel during the Natitas Festival celebrations. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

A decorated human skull sits in a box at the Cementerio General. (Photo by Juan Karita/Associated Press)

A skull with its skin still intact is displayed during the “Dia de los natitas” ceremony. (Photo by David Mercado/Reuters)