Sugar skulls are a Mexican tradition that occurs during the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebrations, in late October through Nov. 2 to line up with the Catholic All Saints Day and All ...

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).

In fact, La Catrina costume parades and contests are a relatively new Day of the Dead tradition in Mexico and the U.S. Participants span race, ethnicity and nationality.

Read story in Spanish. The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is often confused as the "Mexican Halloween" because of its use of skeletons and when the holiday is celebrated: Nov. 1 to Nov. 2.

Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead — is a revered annual celebration in Mexico and many areas of the United States with robust Mexican-American communities. The traditional holiday ...

LANSING - For people looking for a family-friendly event centered around Day of the Dead, Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center at 204 E. Mt. Hope Ave. is offering free sugar skull making ...