Día de los Muertos
In Oaxaca, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated over three days. The first day begins at midnight on October 31st/November 1st, Día de los Angelitos (Day of the little angels), when the souls of children are welcomed back. The second day (November 2nd) is for the spirits of adults; and the third is for the spirits of the elderly.