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Five things you should know about Mexico’s Day of the Dead

Mexican families will gather in homes and cemeteries in memory of their family members who have departed. The day is packed ...

How Marigolds Became the Ceremonial Day of the Dead Flower in Mexico

Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide ...

How Mexico’s Day of the Dead turns skulls into joyful sugar treats

As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2.
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Is Mexico City an overrated Day of the Dead destination?

Mexico City is the most popular Day of the Dead destination, but Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos are worth exploring too, and may be ...

Cabaret and memories: Madrid honours Mexico's Day of the Dead with city-wide altars

The Casa de México in Madrid is exhibiting the largest altar to the dead in Europe. Guillermo González is the designer of ...

Frumpy Mom: When it’s Day of the Dead down south

I just got back from Puerto Vallarta, which means I spent five days in Mexico visiting our hotel bathroom all alone, ...
Opinion

Mexico’s Day of the Dead Needs a New Life

Over the course of Mexico’s history, Día de los Muertos has provided an intimate space of encounter between the living and the dead at home and at grave altars. Families prepare lavish offerings of ...

Dia de Muertos Day of the Dead exhibition on display at National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen

Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of those who have passed on. An exhibition about the celebration is on ...