The origins of Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, can be traced back hundreds of years to an Aztec festival that honored the goddess of the dead, Mictecacihuatl. The party lasted a month. With ...

The ancient Mexican tradition that brings us skulls, marigolds and sweet bread. Oct. 26, 2012— -- I live for Dia de los Muertos. This festive celebration combines my two favorite holidays: ...

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, kicks off Saturday and continues on Sunday, with celebrations being held throughout Connecticut. The Day of the Dead is a holiday that is traditionally ...

While we all know what Halloween is, there are so many other ways that people around the world celebrate the season surrounding October 31st. One of those ways is with the Mexican holiday, Día de los ...

Ancient Egypt is known for a great many things — pyramids, mummies, colorful gods and magic. But one of the least known of these is the the Book of the Dead, which was supposed to guide the soul into ...

Communities across Michigan are preparing to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, this weekend, Nov. 1-2. The Mexican and Latin American holiday commemorates family members who have ...