AUSTIN (KXAN) -- While Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is known for its tradition of celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away, the flowers used during the holiday tell their own story of life, death, and rebirth. The annual holiday is celebrated by the Latino culture to observe the loss of loved ones. The celebration comes from Mexican traditions and rituals. The popular holiday is usually celebrated with parades and festivals.

When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated

Dia de los Muertos traditionally begins on Nov. 1 and is celebrated through Nov. 2.

Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum provided a breakdown of how the holiday is celebrated over those two days, which “blends the indigenous religious and cultural rituals with customs surrounding the Catholic holy days”: • Nov. 1

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