Popular foods include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, tamales, mole, and the favorite dishes of departed loved ones. These are placed on ofrendas and also shared among family and friends.

Many dress in vibrant clothing, paint their faces as skulls (calaveras), or wear costumes inspired by La Catrina. These outfits symbolize the blending of life and death in a playful, colorful way

Papel picado is colorful tissue paper cut into intricate designs. It symbolizes the fragility of life and is often used to decorate altars and streets during the holiday