Jewish Celebration, 23rd. Begins at Sunset. Canada Celebration Day 12th. - Columbus Day. Known in Mexico as Dia de la Raza. Currently emergin as a Holiday in Mexico.
Homage is paid to the souls of departed children.
It is said that the dead descend from the heavens on this day, families leave candied skulls, skeletons and the deceased's favorite food and drink on special alters. Mexican Traditional Celebration. On this day the adult departed make there return from heaven. The families of the deceased hold graveside vigils during the night. Favorite food and drink, especially Tequila is left on the tomb or on a specially constructed later in their home.