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Many of the traditional holidays that are celebrated in Mexico are also recognized as important cultural traditions in the United States. Dia de los Muertos, interpreted as Day of the Dead, is a perfect example of this. It is an extremely symbolic and important holiday in Mexico and it is celebrated by Mexican Americans living in the United States, as well as residents from other ethnic backgrounds. And in addition to the specific rituals that occur in association to the holiday there is an entire genre of art that is dedicated to it and the art is appreciated by people from all over the world.

Day of the Dead officially takes place on November 2nd of every year and coincides with the Catholic holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day , which take place on the first and second of the month respectively. This is a day of honoring and families get together to pay their respects to loved ones who have passed on. This includes bringing gifts, ones that would be appreciated by the ancestors if they were alive, such as food, beverages and flowers. The Grateful Dead , an American rock band that formed in the 1960s is partially credited with popularizing the holiday in America and introducing the art genre associated with it. Many of the five star Mexico hotels will have special events and parties planned for their guests in celebration of this holiday.