Garlands made of paper and flowers are hung along streets and homes. Bright orange marigold flowers, also referred to as "flowers of the dead," are believed to help attract souls of loved ones to ...

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.

The bright orange marigolds are called “Cempazuchitl” and it’s an important part of the day of the dead altars. “In Mexico, they have the marigold flowers to lead the spirits of our dead ...

The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's most iconic and colorful festivities, celebrated every year on Nov. 1 and 2. Rather than mournful, the holiday is a joyful celebration of life.

Verónica A. Vázquez López: Nov. 1 and 2 are the official dates, with the 1st being All Saints Day as part of the Catholic tradition. In some cases, Oct. 31 is another day to celebrate.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Day of the Dead is a tradition typically celebrated in Mexico, as a way to honor loved ones who have passed away. For many people here in the U.S., they’ve continued to keep ...

Fire: candles Earth: flowers, fruit and bread While the major celebration takes place on Nov. 1 and 2 in most Mexican regions, the Day of the Dead starts on Oct. 28 ...

Mexican flower growers are preparing for bumper sales of marigolds for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations, helped by the return of public events after the COVID-19 pandemic.

During Day of the Dead celebrations from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, families from San Miguel Canoa and its surrounding areas visit the cemetery, place flowers, make offerings and say prayers or orations ...

Here's when Day of the Dead starts Dancers line up to go on stage and perform at the Dia De Los Muertos Festival at Steele Indian School Park on Oct. 30, 2022, in Phoenix.© Angelina Steel/The ...

2. Mix in a bowl the rest of the milk with the flour, salt, eggs, orange blossom water, orange peel, 100 grams of sugar, and the dissolved yeast. Knead at medium speed for 3 minutes. 3.

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.