Tantawawa, a sweet bread offering
Having been born in the U.S. my references for Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, were most often with the customs of Mexico. As a young adult I became aware that different Latin American countries celebrate the day as well. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Difuntos or Dia de Todos los Santos Difuntos, as it is called in Peru, is also a two-day celebration. It begins on November 1, known as Dia de Todos los Santos Vivos (All Living Saints Day). It continues through November 2,