Widely observed in Mexico, Central America, South America and Mexican-American communities, Day of the Dead is a time when families welcome back the souls of departed relatives to the living world ...

While the Day of the Dead is largely celebrated in Mexico, it is observed across Latin America as well. Furthermore, countries across the globe have adopted various traditions and customs ...

How could I simultaneously use this day — when the veil between the living and dead is at its most thin, when my Mexican ancestors might be ready to connect with me — when I was also Jewish ...

that is usually baked on the days leading up to and on the Day of the Dead (1–2 November) in Mexico. The shape of the bread represents a skull and bones. It is delicious eaten freshly made ...