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.

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 ...

For many small communities in Mexico, Day of the Dead is about preserving the core of their traditions as celebrations in places in bigger hubs have increasingly been marked by mass tourism.

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 ...

The Day of the Dead is celebrated mostly in Mexico and Central America and has made its way into several cities within the U.S. Read on to discover more about this holiday’s traditions ...

A Day of the Dead altar celebrating the memory of Taco, a pet Chihuahua, sits on a wooden piece of furniture, installed in a corner of her living room in Mexico City, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

A Day of the Dead altar celebrating the memory of Taco, a pet Chihuahua, sits on a wooden piece of furniture, installed in a corner of her living room in Mexico City, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Pets are not forgotten during Mexico's famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones ...

A Day of the Dead altar celebrating the memory of Taco, a pet Chihuahua, sits on a wooden piece of furniture, installed in a corner of her living room in Mexico City, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.