No, Day of the Dead is not ‘Mexican Halloween.’ But it is like All Souls Day. A guide to traditions For contemporary Day of the Dead celebrations, people wear skull masks and eat sugar candy ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

Halloween candy, costumes and ornaments appeared in stores and street markets, where it was displayed next to Day of the Dead material. Jack-o-lantern and spider-web decorations adorned ofrendas ...

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 ...

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.

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.