Miguel Martin always tries to have at least a hint of red in the design of his Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead suit. Not just any shade of red but the brilliant red of cardinals — his ...

Day of the Dead is a social holiday that spills into streets and public squares at all hours. People of all ages have their faces artfully painted to resemble skulls, donning fancy suits and gowns ...

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.

When Alma Paz-San Miguel was living in Guadalajara, Jalisco, surrounded by her living family members, she didn't give celebrating Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, much consideration. Twenty ...

Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations 04:23. Like clockwork each autumn, Mexico City's floating gardens and bustling markets explode in a fiery display of orange.

Day of the Dead traditions . 13. This traditional Dia de Muertos ofrenda has seven levels, each representing the number of steps a soul must take to reach heaven. ...

MEXICO CITY — Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico, with roots dating back thousands of years, long before Spanish settlers arrived.