Day of Dead is taking on Halloween traditions
Day of the Dead is taking on Halloween traditions, but the sacred holiday is far more than a ‘Mexican Halloween’
Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line between the two holidays is a rhetorical strategy to protect Day of the Dead’s integrity as Mexican cultural heritage and separate it from American popular culture.
How To Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico - The Right Way
Skeletons, altars, and offerings - oh my! Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — is increasingly one of the most visible and easily identifiable parts of Mexican
No, Day of the Dead is not ‘Mexican Halloween.’ But it is like All Souls Day. A guide to traditions
Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is not "Mexican Halloween." To celebrate, people make an ofrenda (altar) and eat candy sugar skulls (calaveras).
Day of the Dead: From Aztec goddess worship to modern Mexican celebration
It may sound like a solemn affair, but the Day of the Dead – which blends indigenous and Catholic ritual – is a convivial celebration that allows Mexicans to reconnect with deceased loved ones.
SoCal gears up for Day of the Dead celebrations. Here's a list of some events
Southern California is getting ready to celebrate an old Mexican tradition that honors and celebrates loved ones who have departed this earth.
How Day of the Dead is celebrated in Chicago (explained in English and Spanish)
Skulls and skeletons are popping up in stores around Chicago, but they’re not your typical Halloween fare. Look closely and you’ll see them paired with colorful flowers, dressed as bride and groom, or made from sugar with intricate designs.
Milwaukee's thriving Mexican community celebrates Day of the Dead at Latino Arts
While lots of people are gearing up for Halloween, another big holiday is just around the corner: Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
Mexico News Daily1d
Day of the Dead 2024: Consumer spending to surpass 45 billion pesos
Consumers in Mexico will spend some 45.3 billion pesos (US $2.3B) this November to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a 10% ...
Laredo Morning Times10h
Mexico consulate invites entries for Day of the Dead Altar contest
The Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo invites the Dos Laredos community to joun the Day of the Dead Altar contest ...
A Guide to Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
From the end of October through early November, Oaxaca is transformed by Día de los Muertos celebrations. Here's where to ...
Albuquerque Journal13d
A celebration of life after death: 'Sugar Skull!' tells the tale of a Mexican tradition through music, dance
The beauty and tradition of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrating our ancestors is brought to life on stage through "Sugar ...