What happens if you set up your Day of the Dead altar early? What tradition says about moving the date forward.

The Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead involves families preparing altars adorned with photographs, candles, marigold flowers, bread, and food to honor deceased loved ones. This practice serves as one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Mexico, prompting questions regarding the appropriate timing for setting up these displays and the implications of doing so ahead of the traditional dates.