The Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a Mexican traditional holiday that honors ancestors, family members and friends who have passed away. Many people connect the Day of the ...

Day of the Dead traditions Food, flowers and altars are necessary components of the celebration. To honor the deceased, foods such as sugar skulls, sweetbread rolls and beverages are arranged on ...

On October 30, Malta Montessori students in grades one through three embraced a hands-on tradition by crafting calaveras de azúcar, or sugar skulls, as part of ...

'Death is just as beautiful as life:' What is Day of the Dead and when is it? Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most ...

History of Dia de los Muertos The Day of the Dead, a public holiday in Mexico, is celebrated every November 2nd.

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is not "Mexican Halloween." To celebrate, people make an ofrenda (altar) and eat candy sugar skulls (calaveras).

Sugar skulls are a Mexican tradition that occurs during the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebrations, in late October through Nov. 2 to line up with the Catholic All Saints Day and All ...

Make traditional Day of the Dead decorations, view art, enjoy foods such as pan de muerto and sugar skulls, and hear the music associated with the holiday at these area observances in Milwaukee.

Traditional sugar skulls are often used in altars, or ofrendas, set up for Day of the Dead, a tradition in Mexico celebrated on Nov. 2.

Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos is an annual holiday observed on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 as a way to talk to and honor loved ones who have passed.

How the skull became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead An art show in the United States turned ‘La Catrina,’ the garish skeleton with a wide, toothy grin, into an international sensation.

Even though the most important thing about an altar of the dead is the feeling behind it, here are some steps to take into consideration if you're planning to build an altar for the first time.