More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years.                           More...

Día de los Muertos is a celebration of expression in many ways. Not only is it dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have passed before us, it is also centrally focused on the artistic expression of the living through the creation of ofrendas, costumes, cooking etc.                        More...

Festival for departed souls begins with food. Culture is a really flexible thing, says Tempe resident and cultural anthropologist Linda McAllister. At a Día de Los Muertos observance in Guadalupe a few years ago, she saw a Big Gulp as a grave offering.        More...

The Day of the Dead is a time for the dead to return home and visit loved ones, feast on their favorite foods and listen to their favorite music.                                                 More...

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azcentral.com offers a downloadable education companion to their Dia de los Muertos site.