The altar embodies the central theme of Día de los Muertos, which is the celebration of life rather than the fear of death.

traditions and imagery of Dia de los Muertos are nearly as popular as Halloween these days and it's not surprising. The holiday's artistry — altars, sugar skulls, calavera makeup — are ...

Día de los Muertos is on the way ... Families, friends or admirers of the deceased prepare altars, or ofrendas, to welcome the people, or even pets, they are honoring on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 ...

Additional library events include a Dia de los Muertos altar at the Foster City Library from Oct. 25-Nov. 6, a celebration at the North Fair Oaks Library Oct. 26 with 3D printed skull decorating ...

Often mischaracterized as “Mexican Halloween,” Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead ... music and costumes. Las ofrendas (altars) — one of the most prominent symbols of this holiday ...

el Día de Muertos. Las familias mexicanas, estén donde estén, honran a sus seres queridos, dejándose envolver por la nostalgia, cada comienzo de noviembre.

Here are six important symbols of Día de los Muertos. It is traditionally split into three tiers. The top tier identifies the dead being invited to the altar with photos, along with Catholic ...

Cada 1 y 2 de noviembre se celebra el Día de los Muertos. La fecha se originó como un sincretismo entre las celebraciones católicas –Día de los Fieles Difuntos y de Todos los Santos- así ...