More than 120 families honored their departed loved ones during the two-day Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, ...

During Día de los Muertos, they are used to symbolize the impermanent nature of life. Typically, yellow and purple pieces of ...

Day of the Dead is traditionally an intimate family affair, observed with home altars — ofrendas — and visits to the cemetery ...

Dia de los Muertos, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are marked Nov. 1 and 2. Here's what to know about them and how they ...

As the celebration has become commercialized, many wonder how to preserve the centuries-old tradition while evolving to keep it alive.

The Austin area is coming alive with color, music and remembrance as the city celebrates Día de Muertos. From marigold-covered altars and glowing candles to neighborhood gatherings, the tradition of ...

From papel picado to calaveras, Dia de Los Muertos is more than colorful decorations. Observed on Nov. 1 and 2, it's a heartfelt celebration of those who came before us — a remembrance of life, love, ...

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. Families build altars decorated with marigolds, candles, photos and favorite foods. Cemeteries are enlivened by ...

Día de los Muertos isn’t just about death. The holiday reminds us that our kindred are everywhere. They are in the art we ...

The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is going dark with Día de Los Muertos celebrations amid fears related to U.S.

As Day of the Dead became a more popular and elaborate festival in Mexico, the associated commercial activity grew in size. According to anthropologist Claudio Lomnitz, in the 1700s Day of the Dead ...