It wasn't until I moved to Los Angeles and saw people from all over Mexico honoring their dead that I built my first Día de Muertos altar 13 years ago. Now, it is an annual rite I practice every Nov.

Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of setting up your own spell-casting altar? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, the right altar can significantly enhance your ...

Way back in 837, Pope Gregory IV ordered the general observance of Nov. 1 as All Saints Day. There's evidence that it was observed years before then. In medieval England, the festival was known as All ...

ATLANTA — While death is often perceived as a sad thing, Día de los Muertos flips the narrative. "The Aztecs, Mayans and Toltecs considered mourning the dead disrespectful," said Adisde Handal, who ...

Every November 1 and 2, thousands of Mexican families set up altars to honor the memory of their loved ones. In recent years, this tradition has also found a special place to remember those who ...