During the Day of the Dead, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is believed to guide spirits back home. In Mexico City, people who lost a loved one to Covid use the flower to honor their dead.

While the quiet remembrance might be over, the Day of the Dead marigolds that dot Oaxaca continue on for weeks.

Cempasúchil, Day of the Dead's iconic flower, adorns altars to deceased loved ones. Its uses stretch back to pre-Hispanic ...

flowers, fruit and bread While the major celebration takes place on Nov. 1 and 2 in most Mexican regions, the Day of the Dead starts on Oct. 28 The first candle is lit and a white flower is placed to ...

In late October, popular Day of the Dead symbols appear, including bright paper flowers and face painting. But are you familiar with the various parts of an ofrenda, the traditional altar ...

orange cempasúchil flowers and their favorite treats ranging from pan de muerto to bottles of Coca-Cola. Every year this time ...

EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin ...

Hear hear! Cemetery visits: Day of the Dead celebrations for many families include visiting the graves of loved ones, cleaning them, decorating them with flowers, and leaving offerings.

Day of the Dead, also known as the Dia de los Muertos, is often mistakenly called the "Mexican Halloween" because of the year ...

For flower shop owners like Olivera, who owns Flowers With Love at 3707 W. 26th St., profits from marigolds during Day of the Dead season lag only behind those during Valentine’s Day and Mother ...

orange cempasúchil flowers and their favorite treats ranging from pan de muerto to bottles of Coca-Cola. Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead. Families ...

On the other hand, Day of the Dead is explicitly about the afterlife and remembrance. Food, flowers and altars are necessary components of the celebration. To honor the deceased, foods such as ...