Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is often confused as the Mexican Halloween because of its use of skeletons and when the holiday is celebrated: Nov. 1 to Nov. 2 It's actually an Aztec ...

Día de los Muertos takes place on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2 this year. Day of the Dead festivities can begin as early as Halloween night, though, but are most frequently observed on ...

traditions and imagery of Dia de los Muertos are nearly as popular as Halloween these days and it's not surprising. The holiday's artistry — altars, sugar skulls, calavera makeup — are ...