The 5 Best Cities in the US To Celebrate the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, may take place around Halloween and share many of its macabre themes, but it’s not simply “Mexican Halloween.” While Halloween is defined by spooky costumes, haunted houses, and horror movies, Día de Los Muertos revolves around embracing death rather than fearing it. Through the decoration of altars — called ofrendas — with photos, flowers, candles, and personal items, the holiday is meant to be a celebration of deceased loved ones and a way of keeping their memory alive.