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Mexicans honour the souls of children as Day of the Dead begins

The celebration begins on October 31, when families welcome the souls of children who have died, continues on November 1 with ...
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10 ways to celebrate Day of the Dead in S.F. this weekend

From street fairs to sugar skull decorating workshops, San Francisco's Día de los Muertos weekend has something for everyone.

Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here. Here's what to know.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which happens this weekend, is celebrated in communities across the U.S. The primarily Mexican holiday is rooted in the belief that the veil between the mortal ...

Mexican Americans balance tradition and modernity in Day of the Dead celebrations

Mexican American families are gathering to honor their ancestors with altars, marigolds and sugar skulls on Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead.

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.

Cleaning Bones for Day of the Dead

Practitioners of an annual ritual to clean deceased relatives’ bones are grappling with a new challenge: tourists. Jack Nicas, our Mexico City bureau chief, visits Pomuch, a town in Eastern Mexico ...