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 ...

The typically quiet Tyler Rose Lawn Cemetery with occasional crow squawks filled with chatter and the sound of scrubbing brushes as Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School students cleaned grave ...

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

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While Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is known for its tradition to celebrate the loss of loved ones, the symbol behind ...

Ofrendas, or altars built for the Day of the Dead, honor those who have passed. Here's how some Milwaukee families keep the ...

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A Day of the Dead celebration with a parade, giant puppets, lanterns adorned with bright flowers and hundreds of participants ...