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It may be a cool, dark night in Mexico. But the air seems to be warmed by the soft glow of hundreds of candles. In almost every cemetery around the country, you can hear laughter and singing. You can watch families gather around the graves of their loved ones adorned with foods, favorite objects, and marigolds. This is El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday exclusively for the dead. With origins and traditions combining Aztec, Catholicism, and other indigenous beliefs, it is observed on November 1st and 2nd of each year. It gives the individual an annual reminder of his/her mortality. No matter how famous you are, Death is your last partner on the dance floor. This mysterious celebration may sound like a strange variation of Halloween to most Americans, but to the people of Mexico it is much more than that. “Dia de los Muertos is a loved and sacred celebration in Mexico,” said Hernando Garcia. “It is about paying respect to the dead.” Mr. Garcia is a seasonal migrant worker who for six to eight months out of the