Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos in Spanish) is celebrated in Mexico between October 31st and November 2nd. On this holiday, Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones.

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.

Even though the Dia de Muertos holiday revolves around death, it’s anything but a somber affair. Some Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico are huge parties that last for days, complete with ...

Although Mexico has always celebrated the holiday, it’s become a much larger affair in recent years, following the release of a few popular movies about the Day of the Dead, like “The Book of ...

The Day of the Dead from Banda Monumental De Mexico performs on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. PA Images via Getty Images The origins of Día de los Muertos extend back 3,000 years to the ...

From traditional altar items to what foods are used to celebrate the Day of the Dead, primarily in Mexico, Central America and the United States, read on to learn more about this holiday.

Although Day of the Dead is a long-standing tradition in Mexico, the holiday wasn’t initially celebrated widely or publicly among Latinos in the U.S.

Mexico City and Oaxaca are renowned for the scope of their Día de los Muertos festivities, while San Antonio is home to the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the United States. Day of the ...

For Rene Flores Juarez, 68, who hails from Atlixco, Mexico, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, Day of the Dead is a multi-day celebration starting Oct. 28.

Remembering lost loved ones in Oaxaca on Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday. On Dia de los Muertos, the streets of Oaxaca come alive with celebrations, as Mexico sees a spike in holiday tourism.

Dancing skeletons, aerialists, plenty of skulls are all part of a tribute to the Day of the Dead in Brooklyn. Appropriately, the show is called "Day of the Dead Live!" at Brooklyn Art Haus in ...

Although Day of the Dead is a long-standing tradition in Mexico, the holiday wasn’t initially celebrated widely or publicly among Latinos in the U.S.