1.Why is sadness not allowed on the Day of the Dead? 2. Why are marigolds and incense laid out on the Day of the dead?
3. The indigenous people of Mexico once believed that souls did not die, but continued living in ?

1. The Day of the Dead is regarded as a joyous occasion, not a sad one. It's a time for the living to remember, and celebrate, the departed. Traditionally, families of the dead visit the resting places of the living and leave their favorite foods as an offering.

2. Marigolds. Often referred to as “flowers of the dead” (flor de muerto), it's believed that the scent of these bright orange blooms help attract souls to the altar.

3. Indigenous people believed that souls did not die, that they continued living in Mictlán (Place of Death) a special place for them to finally rest. On Dia de los Muertos, tradition holds that the dead return to earth to visit their living relatives.