In late October, or so the tradition says, the souls of loved ones return from the afterlife to celebrate and spend time with living relatives on Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead ...

But are you familiar with the various parts of an ofrenda, the traditional altar ... the most iconic representations of the Day of the Dead. People dress up in ornate costumes with skull faces ...

“Though many of the traditional elements have remained, the way and where the Day of the Dead is celebrated has changed. However, the unity of life and death continues to be the dominant theme ...

People can typically be seen dressed up in traditional Mexican clothing or skull masks during Day of the Dead celebrations. Much like the tradition of trick-or-treating in the United States ...

Curious when Day of the Dead is and why it matters? Learn the meaning behind this uniquely festive Latin American tradition.

Here are some of the ofrendas used and why: Skeletons are the most iconic representations of the Day of the Dead. People dress up in ornate costumes with skull faces today. A playful ...

I drew inspiration from the Mexican "Dia de los Muertos" [The Day ... dead. I used warm colours for the garland and embroidery to reflect the climate and landscape, and I kept the rest of the ...