The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration that dates back to the country’s origins. This day honors the dead and celebrates the living. It recognizes that death is inevitable, yet it encourages us to not be afraid of it.

Halloween is over, but you don’t have to come down from your candy-induced sugar high just yet. Sigma Lambda Beta, a Hispanic fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin, is holding its annual Día de los Muertos celebration today on the Main Mall, which will feature plenty of sweet cultural dishes.