History of Dia de los Muertos The holiday's roots go back to the Aztecs who lived in what is now central Mexico. The Aztecs used skulls to honor the dead, much like we see in modern day ...

The subject of Dia de los Muertos —the day of the dead—may be solemn, but the 3,000 year old festival is all about the joy of celebrating life.Believing the deceased would be insulted by ...

It was their 2nd annual Día de los Muertos Festival, held on Beck Street in Bryan outside the Boys and Girls Clubs family building. There were vendors, costumes, entertainment, and door prizes.

Día de los Muertos is an annual Mexican celebration rooted in rich cultural and religious traditions. The holiday has evolved over centuries, combining Indigenous beliefs surrounding death with ...

Día de los Muertos is better known in the U.S. as the Day of the Dead, but here are some interesting facts about the holiday’s significance throughout Latin America. Death is a part of everyone ...

What are Día de los Muertos skulls? From sugar skull candies known as "calaveras" to intricate face paint art, the skull is probably the most recognizable symbol of Día de los Muertos.

In recent years, Día de los Muertos has exploded in popularity in the U.S. as more and more people adopt the celebration in their traditions. For many, Disney's 2017 animated film “Coco” was ...

Dia de los Muertos was celebrated with a lively parade and festival featuring dancers in sugar skull makeup, cultural displays and colorful costumes on Saturday in Downtown El Paso. The El Paso ...

How skulls are linked to Dia de los Muertos. The most recognizable symbols of Dia de los Muertos are the skeletons. Today, people dress up in elaborate outfits with skull faces.

Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, the annual celebration in Mexico and many areas of the United States, is right around the corner. The traditional holiday honors deceased loved ones.

Some examples of syncretism between Catholicism and Dia de los Muertos are the symbols that are most recognizable with Dia de los Muertos, such as decorated skulls and skeletons, and the Spanish ...