Peter Langer- Associated Media Group Image Library Photo Number / MXMIMOR00206
Images of the Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico |

Fountain filled with marigolds and Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead altar at the Regional Museum of Michoacán in Morelia. These altars usually have the Christian cross, pictures of deceased persons, and scores of candles. Ofrendas (offerings) usually include foods such as candied pumpkin, pan de muerto ("bread of the dead"), sugar skulls and beverages such as atole.