SPOKANE, Wash. – Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario (NRCC) hosted its 10th annual Día de Los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2. Día de Los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” is a holiday meant to remember loved ones who have passed away. But unlike the somber tone that often accompanies Western notions of death, Día de Los Muertos is a festive and joyous occasion, filled with color, music and a profound sense of connection.