Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated by many in Mexico and by some Mexican Americans. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 2 in connection with the Catholic holiday of All Saints Day (Nov 1) and All Souls Day (Nov 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigold, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting the graves with these as gifts. Due to the occurring Halloween, the Day of the Dead is sometimes thought to be a similar holiday, although the two actually have little in common. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration, where partying and eating is common.
I've listed a couple of Mexican places in DC you could celebrate the Day of the Dead on those days. Check them out!
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