Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.

Although it is a traditional Mexican festivity, it has gained popularity around the world due to its beautiful bright colours and creative face paint and costumes.. And, if you're in London, there ...

Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.

One of the many well-known representations of the Day of the Dead, La Calavera Catrina, which translates to "elegant skull," first appeared in 1910 as a skeletal figure wearing an elaborate outfit.

From sugar skull sculptures to ofrenda exhibits, there are plenty of ways to observe Día de los Muertos — the Mexican Day of the Dead — in Seattle this fall. Different events are on tap ...

Oct. 7—The beauty and tradition of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrating our ancestors is brought to life on stage through "Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure." The performance ...

Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.

Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.

Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.

Today, people paint their faces as calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls) and many dress up as Catrina. Skulls made of chocolate and sugar are often given as gifts to the deceased. MORE ABOUT ...

Colorful altars, dressing in traditional Mexican formal wear, sugar skull face-painting and masks are some of the most distinguishable displays of reverence for the Día de los Muertos traditions.