Photograph of the Benjamin Apartments in Houston, Texas.

Photograph of the Benjamin Apartments in Houston, Texas.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers standing on a stage to pose with an flamingo shaped metal art piece on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of Dawn Duffin Zuerker (left) of Lubbock meeting her mom, Myrt Duffin of San Antonio, in Canton one weekend each year to Christmas shop together. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the Polk County Courthouse & 1905 Annex in Livingston, Texas.

Photograph of large wooden roosters on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of a shopper smiling at a pink and green display of crafts within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers admiring artwork made of metal on display within Canton. First Monday Canton is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers walking throughout the markets within First Monday Canton while eating corn. The market is the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of shoppers walking throughout the markets within First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the entrance gates to the First Monday Canton, the world's largest flea market that spans over five acres of land within Canton, Texas. The event takes place the first four day weekend of each month.

Photograph of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brownsville, Texas.

Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a bottle of beer, five limes, an orange, and peanuts. Also on the table are two skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, and baby's breath flowers.

Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a large pastry, bottles of beer, limes, oranges, apples, and peanuts. Several plates of food are prepared. Also on the table are skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, baby's breath flowers, orange flowers, and candle holders.

Photograph of a woman leaning over to look at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a flat surface. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Against the wall behind the altar is a pink flowering plant. Black and white drawings hang from the wall.

Photograph of children looking at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.

Photograph of a children's arts and crafts event at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. Children sit and stand at a table on which crayons and coloring pages of skeletons are arranged. Four of the children have white paint on their faces. An adult woman stands near the group.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A man, center, wears a skeleton costume, white wig, and mask in orange, yellow, and red colors. A women, left, wears a white dress and skeleton makeup. Her hair is painted white. A child and adult male in casual dress stand off to the right side.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. A statue of a skeleton riding a donkey skeleton is pushed down the street. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden rod in its right hand. The man who pushes the statue wears a straw hat and a white shirt with an image of a woman printed on it.

Photograph of a parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on the Day of the Dead. Individuals in costume hold up a large banner that reads: "Mexic-Arte Museum Presents Día de los Muertos Parade." Six individuals wear black clothing and black and white face paint. A man, left, wears a skeleton mask, lilac dress shirt, gray vest, and gray trousers. A woman, right, wears a red skirt with white ruffles, a blue blouse with floral embroidery, and a floppy white hat with lace trimming. Farthest to the right walks a man who wears black and white horizontal stripes. Black and white horns are attached to his head. His face is painted in the same style.

Photograph of an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. People mill around the room and sit in folding chairs. Many wear traditional costumes. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.

Photograph of Aurora Orozco making tamales for an altar on the Day of the Dead. Orozco, who sits at a table, uses a brush to coat a tamale with sauce. Finished tamales sit on a sheet of newspaper on the left side of the table. Orozco wears a pale pink shirt and gold cross necklace. Two desktop computers are set up behind her.