Illuminate the altar with candles (preferably white ... Accompany with Mexican hot chocolate to get through the chilly night.

An altar typically consists of two to seven ... symbols that invite the spirit to travel from the world of the dead to spend the day with their loved ones, according to the report.

Now, Hollywood Forever remains the largest and most significant Day of the Dead event in the U.S.” “Each year, we honor different aspects of Mexican culture, often dedicating altars to ...

St. Joseph’s altars are being set up across the Greater New Orleans region honoring Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed ...

Contrary to popular belief, the Day of the Dead is not the Mexican ... The top tier identifies the dead being invited to the altar with photos, along with Catholic symbols such as images of ...

continues to animate celebrations of the Day of the Dead. Iliana Montoya (Coahuiltecan/Saginaw Chippewa) observes the holiday in Michigan by dressing up, building altars, and sharing dinners with ...