Day of the Dead dates back hundreds of years to pre-colonial Mexico when indigenous groups would honor Mictecacihuatl, the Aztec goddess of death. Following Mexico's colonization by Spain ...

“The pan de ánimas of All Souls Day rituals in Spain is reflected in pan de muerto, the traditional sweet baked good of Day of the Dead celebrations today. Other food and drink associated with ...

Days before the Day of the Dead, the souls of pets that no longer accompany their loved ones in life descend to the realm of the living to visit them and delight in the offerings that are placed ...

Day of the Dead, the Mexican celebration that honors the memory of the departed, is here. Day of the Dead, also known as the Dia de los Muertos, is often mistakenly called the "Mexican Halloween ...

Day of the Dead, also known as the Dia de los Muertos, is often mistakenly called the "Mexican Halloween" because of the year it's celebrated and its use of skeletons. This three-day Aztec ...

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors that sacred cycle by venerating the dead and celebrating their annual return to the world of the living. Paola Morrongiello/NYPOST In life ...

the history of public ritual sacrifice gave way to the religious pageantry of Spain’s Renaissance. Today, individuals and groups continue to decide how to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

These are representations of a popular celebration in Mexico and other parts of Latin America called Day of the Dead. Unlike Halloween, Day of the Dead is not meant to be a sad or frightening ...