The central activity of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico is honoring deceased loved ones through altars, known as ofrendas. Families create these altars adorned with photographs, candles, flowers, and treats to celebrate the lives of the departed. The festivities include vibrant parades, traditional music, and dancing, reinforcing the community’s connection to ancestral memories. People also visit cemeteries to decorate graves with marigolds and sugar skulls, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. This celebration blends joy and remembrance, emphasizing the cultural belief that the dead live on within the hearts of their families.