It may sound like a solemn affair, but the Day of the Dead – which blends indigenous and Catholic ritual – is a convivial celebration that allows Mexicans to reconnect with deceased loved ones.

When is the Mexican holiday and how is it celebrated? - Vibrant celebrations for Día de los Muertos will start soon

A BOURNEMOUTH bar and restaurant has lined up a week of special events to mark Day of the Dead. Ojo Rojo in Commercial Road will be hosting ‘Week of the Dead’, running from Tuesday, October 29, to Saturday,

Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line between the two holidays is a rhetorical strategy to protect Day of the Dead’s integrity as Mexican cultural heritage and separate it from American popular culture.