Dia de Los Muertos is a jubilant and festive celebration that unites the family and establishes a sense of common identity. Among other activities, families create and decorate altars to commemorate multiple, or one, deceased family members. To most families, creating an altar is a ritual to welcome, connect with, and joyfully remember their ancestors. The altar, or ofrenda, is usually placed weeks in advance in the main room of the house. Dia de Los Muertos begins every year on the 1st of November, the day on which all deceased children and saints are commemorated. On November 2nd all adults are remembered.