6. All Souls’ Day
Location: Mexico
Cost: The average Mexican household spends $94% of its Christmas budget on gifts.
Due to its lavish, colourful costumes and decorations, this one-of-a-kind, lovely custom that originated in Mexico has gained international recognition. The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is marked by celebrations, festivities, and prayers for life.
Observance of Day of the Dead Shutstock/Eve Orea
Every year on Dia De Los Muertos, which falls just after Halloween, Mexicans erect altars in their homes as a way of paying respect to the dead. Flowers and other objects are placed on the altars, and gifts for the spirits are placed on the graves of the departed.