What modern day country was home to the Aztecs?

That would be Mexico. The Aztec culture, along with many other Native Mesoamerican tribes, was integrated into the Spanish culture when the Conquistadores settled in their lands. Many of the practices were lost in this transition, but their are st... read more

The Aztecs had their capital in Mexico. They originated in modern day Central America and their empire expanded over southern Mexico and some of Guatemala. read more

It is unsure if the Aztecs were the first ones to celebrate the Day of the Dead. What is certain, however, is that they were not the only ones that did. Regardless, the Day of the Dead is a holiday that goes back a long time, and is about honoring those who have passed with offerings such as food, beverages, flowers; altars, music, dancing, festivities and whatnot. read more