Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead in Los Angeles

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 15:21 — Anonymous Halloween isn't the only thing going on
this season. */Dia de los Muertos/ or Day of the Dead* is the Mexican
celebration of All Souls Day. Traditions include caring for the graves of
family members, building elaborate altars to loved ones who have passed on
and celebrating the dead with processions, dances and music. /Calaveras/, or
skulls show up in masks, costumes, paper mache puppets, and candy, including
sugar skulls that children decorate for the day. Every Mexican community in
LA has their own festivities, from family events at local cemeteries to
neighborhood block parties....Read Full Post