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 ...

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 ...

Making a Day of the Dead Altar is a wonderful way to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this fall. It is a real Mexican tradition ...

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 ...

Way back in 837, Pope Gregory IV ordered the general observance of Nov. 1 as All Saints Day. There's evidence that it was observed years before then. In medieval England, the festival was known as All ...

Whether they are dogs, cats, birds, or even rabbits, they can all have their own little space within the offering.

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 ...

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 ...