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 ...

Day of the Dead festivities usually take place Nov. 1 and 2, depending on the age of the deceased person you are honoring. But sometimes celebrations can kick off as early as Halloween night.

Read story in Spanish. The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is often confused as the "Mexican Halloween" because of its use of skeletons and when the holiday is celebrated: Nov. 1 to Nov. 2.

Your Day of the Dead Altar can be an amazing way to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this Fall. Honor your relatives with this truly authentic Mexican tradition. Día de los Muertos Altar at the ...

Mexican tradition holds that on Nov. 1 and 2, the dead awaken to reconnect and celebrate with their living family and friends. Given the timing, it may be tempting to equate Day of the Dead with ...

Day of the Dead, All Souls’ Day or Día de Muertos, is one of the most important Mexican holidays. The Mexican traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated in different ways ...

The two-day Day of the Dead festival falls closely to Halloween but is observed on a larger scale—Mexicans embrace it as a festive occasion, as does much of Latin America and parts of the U.S.

Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, the annual celebration in Mexico and many areas of the United States, is right around the corner. The traditional holiday honors deceased loved ones.

Who celebrates Day of the Dead? It isn't just a Mexican holiday. Here's everything to know Palm Beach Daily News Lianna Norman, Palm Beach Post Updated November 1, 2023 at 1:41 PM ...