Day of the Dead: A visual guide to this Mexican holiday
What is the Day of the Dead? The Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos is filled with unique symbols to honor departed loved ones.
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The Ubiquitous Flower That Marks the Day of the Dead
During the Day of the Dead, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is believed to guide spirits back home. In Mexico City, people who lost a loved one to Covid use the flower to honor their dead.
As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition
Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead. Families gather at cemeteries across the country on Nov. 1 to reconnect with their dead just as their ancestors have done for centuries.
What is ‘Día de Muertos' or ‘Day of the Dead'? Here's how to celebrate
Here's a guide on how to make an altar to the dead and how to pay tribute to your ancestors for the six-day celebration.
When is Day of the Dead 2024? What it means and how to celebrate in Louisville
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. The holiday has its roots in southern Mexico, honors the memory of departed family members, friends and even pets.
How To Dress Up For The Day Of The Dead Celebrations
Celebrators dress up like skeletons, which are called "Catrinas" (for women) and "Catrines" (for men) on the Day Of The Dead. Here are some ways to nail the look.
Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead with vigils
Mexicans celebrated Day of the Dead, a holiday meant to honor deceased relatives and loved ones, with vigils and homemade altars.
Mexico marks Day of the Dead with grand parade
More than 1 million people watched on as colourful floats and people in costumes marched through Mexico City during a grand parade for the Day of the Dead on Saturday, according to the city administration.
Mexicans celebrate Day of Dead, grapple with keeping tradition
Mexican tradition says that on that night their deceased are closest to the living world, and people hope to keep them company
Mexico: Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead
Mexico City, Mexico - November 02, 2024 Each year, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration that takes place in Mexico and Latin American communities. It dates back more than 3,000 years when the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican societies embraced death as an essential part of existence.
Day of the Dead has become lucrative for Chicago flower vendors thanks to traditional marigolds
For flower shop owners like Olivera, who owns Flowers With Love at 3707 W. 26th St., profits from marigolds during Day of the Dead season lag only behind those during Valentine’s Day and ...
A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread
During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin Americans honor their ...
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Why Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead Belongs on Your Bucket List
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Small business owners in the Sacramento Region prepare for Day of the Dead sales
Rather than a time for mourning, Día De Los Muertos is a yearly joyous celebration with home altars to remember the dead and ...
New York City celebrates Day of the Dead with Times Square festival
Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday on which families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives ...