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).

Munich-based Studio 100 Intl. has teamed up with Mexican animation studio Lunch Films to develop animated family feature “Halloween vs Day of the Dead.”. The film, which will blend 2D and 3D ...

2. How to Create a Simple Day of the Dead Ofrenda: An altar, or ofrenda, does not have to be large and expensive.A small and simple altar is all you need. Related: Halloween Trivia Questions and ...

During Halloween, Day of the Dead costumes and accessories have become an increasingly familiar sight in UK shops. With their striking colourful patterns and iconography, it is not difficult to ...

Day of the Dead, also known as the Dia de los Muertos, is often mistakenly called the "Mexican Halloween" because of the year it's celebrated and its use of skeletons.

Day of the Dead kicks off right after Halloween on Nov. 1. Here's what to know about the special holiday. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

While Halloween conjures images of candy and costumes around the U.S., the holiday looks different across the globe. Here's a breakdown into how the holiday is celebrated in seven other countries.

Day of the Dead is colorful and bright, and you'll often see skull masks or people in full calavera face paint. Meanwhile, Halloween can be a bit scarier and darker, with symbols that include ...

Florida Day of the Dead returns on Saturday, November 2, for its 15th edition. Like in Mexico, the event celebrates dead loved ones with a procession, ofrendas (altars), and sugar skulls.