In fact, La Catrina costume parades and contests are a relatively new Day of the Dead tradition in Mexico and the U.S. Participants span race, ethnicity and nationality.

Ever wondered what people eat during Mexico’s Day of the Dead? In this flavorful journey, we explore the rich culinary ...

Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos is an annual holiday observed on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 as a way to talk to and honor loved ones who have passed.

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is not "Mexican Halloween." To celebrate, people make an ofrenda (altar) and eat candy sugar skulls (calaveras).

Day of the Dead festivities usually take place Nov. 1 and 2, depending on the age of the deceased person you are honoring. But sometimes celebrations can kick off as early as Halloween night.

LANSING - For people looking for a family-friendly event centered around Day of the Dead, Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center at 204 E. Mt. Hope Ave. is offering free sugar skull making ...

Malta, NY (WRGB) — On October 30, Malta Montessori students in grades one through three embraced a hands-on tradition by crafting calaveras de azúcar, or sugar skulls, as part of their Spanish ...

As the mass appeal of Day of the Dead grows, so too have the number of public traditions in Austin. A new installation will tell some of the history of Republic Square.

One of the many well-known representations of the Day of the Dead, La Calavera Catrina, which translates to "elegant skull," first appeared in 1910 as a skeletal figure wearing an elaborate outfit.