Also referred to as Dia De Los Muertos, the Mexican holiday is sacred ... The Aztecs used skulls to honor the dead, much like we see in modern day celebrations, according to history.com.

During contemporary Dia de los Muertos festivities, people often wear skull masks and eat sugar candy molded into the shape of skulls. Spicy dark chocolate and a corn-based drink called atole are ...

Locally, you’re likely to see brightly colored skull candy, painted skull faces and pan de muerto ... Ages 10-18 can explore traditional and contemporary Dia de Los Muertos crafts. They’ll create ...

El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead ... Celebrations also include special foods, like candy sugar skulls, or calaveras. And although this holiday is no Halloween, it does share ...

That’s because many non-Latinos mistakenly interpreted Day of the Dead’s skull and skeleton ... fusing with Día de los Muertos in fascinating ways. Halloween candy, costumes and ornaments ...

Other common items featured on ofrendas include bottles of loved ones' favorite alcohol, religious icons, sugar skulls ... showcase of traditional Dia de los Muertos attire.

Día de Muertos is an intimate family tradition, a moment to remember and honor those we have lost, and allow them back into our homes, even just for an evening. By Oscar Lopez MEXICO CITY — Day ...

While Día de los Muertos iconography like sugar skulls can often be found alongside witch hats and fun-sized candy bars at the ... School show off the Dia de los Muertos altars they are making ...

Dia de los Muertos was celebrated with a lively parade ... The streets were decorated with candy skull makeup, traditional dancers and bright marigold flowers, which are known as "flowers of ...

Día de los Muertos is right around the corner. In its native Mexico, Día de los Muertos is a two-day holiday that honors the souls of the departed. Literally translating to “day of the dead ...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and enchanting celebration of the Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival ... along with the calaveras (sugar skull candy) a famous traditional ...