Black is the traditional mourning color- the color of arm , so to speak of funerals, Undertakers, coffins, hearses, etc.
November.
In Wiccan wheel of the year, Samhain signify the beginning of the winter, the end of the light half of the year. This is the time when the power of the Sun dies for the northern hemisphere. Therefore Samhain is considered as the death of the Horned God, until he Resurrects/Reborn on the Yule day. This day is celebrated with Farewell and Honoring the dead.
The "Day of the Dead" is a Mexican cultural celebration and not an official Catholic feast or observance.
The celebration of Veterans day is a day to thank and honer Veterans that have fought in war. We celebrate dead ones and alive ones too!
To wake up the dead.
Well, I think you pretty much answered your own question there! ;) They signify a pathway for the spirits to follow to get to the alters built for them by their families! :D
Day of the Dead.
Los Angeles.
Day of the Dead is celebrated November 2nd in Brazil. December 25th is the celebration of Christmas.
The cast of La Triste Historia-A Symphonic Celebration of the Day of the Dead - 2013 includes: Angelica Padilla as The Young Girl
The Dead (Zombies) eats them during the night.
It is a religious celebration. It is not observed, but many people and businesses close to attend such celebration in Mexico.