Many El Pasoans who observe Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition, start building an altar a few days in advance of Nov. 1-2. Nov. 1 is considered the day to remember children who have passed away ...

It wasn't until I moved to Los Angeles and saw people from all over Mexico honoring their dead that I built my first Día de Muertos altar 13 years ago. Now, it is an annual rite I practice every Nov.

ATLANTA — While death is often perceived as a sad thing, Día de los Muertos flips the narrative. "The Aztecs, Mayans and Toltecs considered mourning the dead disrespectful," said Adisde Handal, who ...

Every November 1 and 2, thousands of Mexican families set up altars to honor the memory of their loved ones. In recent years, this tradition has also found a special place to remember those who ...

Living in a tiny studio apartment has its perks — it’s an affordable option in my expensive city, and it’s relatively easy to clean. But when it comes to displaying items that are special to me, I don ...

Paola Briseño-Gonzalez arranges the ofrenda in her home, honoring loved ones for Dia de Muertos with marigolds, cresta de gallo flowers, fruit, candles, mezcal and cherished photos of family and ...

COLORADO, USA — Dia de los Muertos is a time to remember and honor those who have passed. On the first two days of November, those who celebrate setup ofrendas (altars) as a shrine at home or in the ...