As these characters know that El Dia de Los Muertos is creeping up on them, they are preparing for the arrival of their living relatives. Although they live on in their memories throughout the year, the dead know that this is their special time to be united with their loved ones if even for a day. They are taking some time to spruce up the joint. From the milagros in the back to the marigolds on the walls, everyone from the king to the dog is ready for the big day!! *According to traditional Mexican beliefs, a person can die three deaths: the physical death, the death of the body, and the death of the memory. Never let the memory of your loved ones die!