2. The day of the dead is a day of remembrance in Mexican culture. They do not fear death, they believe it to be a new journey.

3. Food is placed on a table along with other offerings to the dead. On the last official day the food is eaten.

4. On the day of the dead people gather around the streets to watch the processions of marchers in costume march down the street representing death.

5. Marigolds are sold all over Mexico during the day of the dead. Originally the marigold was a sacred flower to the Aztec people. They were the flowers of the dead.

6. November, 16, 2004