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Families ready themselves for the arrival of the spirits of the children
Midnight of October 31 -
The people go into town and purchase goods at markets
these goods can consist of sugar skulls, special foods, copal, and altar decorations -
The people go back home and finish up decorating the altars for the spirits of the children
They decorate the children's altars with little toys, candles, candies, and food -
Families dress up for the first festival.
They get dressed up in face paint or costumes as skeletons. -
All of the families party through the streets, honoring the children who have passed away
They will play music, dance, and entertain everyone -
The people go back home and mourn the losses of the children that have passed away at their altar
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The people say goodbye to the spirits of the children and ready themselves for the spirits of the adults
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Period: to
Day of the Dead
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The families go back to the stores and buy items to redecorate the altars of the adult spirits
These are usually decorated with wine, food, candles, and cigarettes -
The people go home and redecorate the children's altars to altars for the adult spirits.
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The people get ready for the second celebration
They dress the same way for this celebration. -
The people go to the cemetery and spend peaceful time with the spirits of adults
They play music, eat food, and decorate the gravestones -
The families say their goodbyes to the adult spirits leave and the holiday is over
