The Yellow Duck learns about Day of the Dead

When the Yellow Duck reached the pond, he was very surprised. Chewy the Chihauhau was building a small table that had pictures, toys and candles on it. The Yellow Duck was confused.

"Chewy?" the Yellow Duck asked. "Why are you building a table?"

"It's not a table, it's an alter," Chewy said.

"Ok," the Yellow Duck said, still confused. "Why are you building an alter?"

"Because it's Day of the Dead."

"What's that?" the Yellow Duck asked.

"Silly, everyone knows what Day of the Dead is," Ms. Fish said. "It's a holiday in Mexico where people honor the memories of people who have passed away. They light candles and create alters to honor their memories. It's always Nov.2."

"Oh," the Yellow Duck says. "That's a little strange."

"No, it isn't," Chewy said. "In Mexico, we view death as a continuation of life. It's another stage you pass through. So we build these alters and bring the person's favorite things and food and blankets, so they can rest comfortably while they visit us."

"Food?" Toad perked up. "What kind of food?"

"Here," Chewy said, passing out some candy that looked like skulls. "In Mexico, skeletons are used to celebrate this day. We make special bread and treats for the dead to eat."

"Like Halloween!" Ms. Fish said.

"It's kinda like that," Chewy said.

"Do you get to go trick-or-treating?" asked the Yellow Duck hopefully.

"No," Chewy said. "That's just on Halloween. We just visit the graves and pay our respects."

"Ohhh!" the Yellow Duck said. "I kinda get it. That's a nifty holiday. I'm glad you told me about it."

"No problem," Chewy said. "Anyway, I have to go get ready for it tomorrow. Hasta manana!"

"What's that mean?" the Yellow Duck asked.

"See you tomorrow," Chewy said.

"Oh!" said the Yellow Duck. "See you tomorrow then!"