n nEl D a de Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade Come join in these joyful and vibrant festivities that are a tradition in Mexico, the United States, and throughout Latin America.n