This video explains the origins and customs of Día de los Muertos, a holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. Viewers learn about altars (ofrendas), marigolds, sugar skulls, ...

The ancient Mexican tradition that brings us skulls, marigolds and sweet bread. Oct. 26, 2012— -- I live for Dia de los Muertos. This festive celebration combines my two favorite holidays ...

The 30-year-old traveled from Colombia to Mexico City for a week just to take part in the festivities. The Day of the Dead, which is widely considered to be Mexico's most important festival, is ...

A few years later, Caplinger and his partner, Novia Stice, joined a band of voyagers on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.There Caplinger witnessed the ancient celebration, which found the dead’s loved ...