RALEIGH, N.C. — The earthy smoke of Mexican copal incense ... de Oakwood" began nearly a decade ago, with a small ofrenda at a local Mexican restaurant. Ofrendas are built for Día de los ...

Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead — is a revered annual celebration in Mexico and many parts of the United States. The traditional holiday honors deceased loved ones. In recent years ...

Also referred to as Dia De Los Muertos, the Mexican holiday is sacred for many and celebrated the days after Halloween. Three out of every four Mexicans said they usually celebrate the Day of the ...

Each year, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration that takes place in Mexico and Latin American communities. It dates back more than 3,000 years when the Aztecs and other ...

“Do you say happy Día de los Muertos?” This question is genuine, as it may seem strange to combine words like “happy” and “death” in one phrase. Each year in Mexico, November 1st and ...

Families continues to remember their loved ones who have died on Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. The Mexican holiday honors the memory of loved ones, humans or pets ...

A boy lights a candle on an ofrenda at Chelsea's Dia de los Muertos celebration. (Photo courtesy of the City of Chelsea) Alvarez also celebrated Día de los Muertos growing up in Uruguay.

Día de los Muertos is, for some ... attract departed souls to the altar. Copal incense is used to draw in energy, and food and treats your loved one enjoyed will both help nourish them and ...

Contrary to popular belief, Día de los Muertos is not a continuation of Halloween or a Mexican version of the holiday, though the two share some traditions. And despite its translated name ...

Día de los Muertos is more than a holiday—it’s a profound cultural tradition that connects people to their ancestors and keeps memories alive Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead ...