In this book, readers will learn about the history of Day of the Dead, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including setting up altars, making sugar skulls and papel picado, and visiting cemeteries and graves of loved ones, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today.

Includes index.

Celebrating the dead -- Day of the Dead traditions -- Day of the Dead around the world.