In the fields of Atlixco, San Fúlix Hidalgo, San Pedro Cholula and San Gregorio Zacapechpan in the central Mexican state of Puebla, golden flowers ... the Day of the Dead.

That's the basis of it." Popular Day of the Dead imagery such as face painting and colorful paper flowers shows up in late October. But do you know the elements that make up an ofrenda ...

On Nov. 2, many head to cemeteries to place flowers, candles and other offerings at graves. Image Downtown Mexico City. Celebrations for Day of the Dead typically begin on Oct. 28, with each day ...

It’s a tradition Sanchez grew up with and part of that tradition are flowers known as Cempasuchil. “We always celebrate the day of the dead so that our children can see what we’re doing ...

the flower of the dead will take its place on altars, in graveyards and on tombstones to honor and remember the spirits of those no longer here during Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead celebrations.

They are called “flor de muerto” or "flower of the dead," symbolizing the "beauty and fragility of life." Although the Day of the Dead originated in Mexico, the holiday is celebrated across ...

El Día de Muertos, or Day ... of the Dead altar, adorned with sugar skulls and overflowing with the rich golden-orange of marigolds, known as cempasúchil in Mexico. Cempasúchil flowers are ...

On the other hand, Day of the Dead is explicitly about the afterlife and remembrance. Food, flowers and altars are necessary components of the celebration. To honor the deceased, foods such as ...