In the essay, The Day of the Dead, written by Octavio Paz, explains the mental and social inspirations behind the fame of Mexico’s celebrations or “fiestas”. Octavio states that Mexicans will bring up whichever excuse just to “stop the flow of time and commemorate men and events with festivals and ceremonies.” The Mexican people celebrate fiestas with all the colors, strange costumes, dancing, fireworks, drinking, shouting and gathering together. The celebration of the day of the dead is a very special one for the Mexicans. However, most village governments have very low incomes, but that does not stop them from having their fiestas. Just as Mr. Paz said, “The festival is an escape from the harsh reality of poverty.” These fiestas free the
