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 ...

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

“During contemporary Day of the Dead festivities, people commonly wear skull masks and eat sugar candy molded into the shape of skulls,” History.com says. “The pan de ánimas of All Souls ...

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 ...

(See photos of festival visitors in the gallery at the top of this post.) Day of the Dead masks created by local artists will be sale at the event, for newbies and veterans who want to add to ...

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors that sacred cycle by venerating the dead and celebrating their annual return to the world of the living. Paola Morrongiello/NYPOST In life ...

El Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished Mexican holiday honoring the dead and celebrating the joys of life. From November 1 to 2, the festival is like a family reunion but with the ...