In the movie, Coco, family traditions are a key part of the plot. Their family traditions shape who they are, what they do, and how they interact. The story is centered around the Mexican holiday, El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The protagonist, Miguel, and his family are preparing to honor their deceased family members by decorating their graves with flowers, food, pictures of family members, and other offerings to show their love and respect for their ancestors, and to assist them in their journey from the land of the dead to visit their living family members. The holiday is steeped in the traditions of their culture. Family traditions have also established the family business of making shoes, and negative attitude about music, which is not permitted in the home. This is a point of conflict for Miguel, who loves music and struggles with his family’s distaste for it. He practices his guitar in secret and watches for an opportunity to develop his musical talent, which he believes he has inherited from his mysterious great-great grandfather. His journey of self-discovery takes him to the land of the dead to learn more about his ancestors, family traditions and how he fits in. He discovers his level of commitment to his family. He also discovers the importance of remembering not only his family traditions, but the ancestors who originated the traditions as well. The movie is a tender tale of families, love, loyalty, understanding, acceptance of all family members and of supporting individuality among family members. While Miguel may express dislike of his family traditions at the beginning of the movie, he realizes their benefits and contributions by the end. This is a thought provoking movie for the entire family that will result in food for many meaningful conversations about family traditions, loyalty and loving a family member who is different.