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Dia De Los Muertos

Disney Backs Off Trademark Decision

The Huffington Post | Roque Planas | Posted 05.11.2013 | Latino Voices

After a massive outcry, entertainment giant Disney said on Tuesday that it would abandon an application to trademark ā€œDĆ­a de los Muertosā€ in conn...

Disney Wants To Trademark What?!

The Huffington Post | Roque Planas | Posted 05.07.2013 | Latino Voices

Disney’s going Latino -- and they want to go it alone. The entertainment giant filed trademark applications on May 1 for the phrase ā€œDia d...

Celebrating the Day of the Dead With the Maya of Guatemala (PHOTOS)

Fotis Kanteres | Posted 02.10.2013 | World
Fotis Kanteres

The sole, crumbling mausoleum provided for a grand panorama of the surroundings: a sea of Maya with their typical colorful apparel and wares. As kites swayed in the sky, the priest took the microphone and uttered some prayers and proclamations. Amidst this chaos I found a peace.

What if Halloween and All Souls Day Were Observed as a Single Holiday in the US?

Veronique Pittman | Posted 01.08.2013 | Latino Voices
Veronique Pittman

I think many would agree that Halloween is in need of an image makeover, and what better time than now to re-examine this American tradition in an increasingly Latin-influenced country.

WATCH: Dia De Los Muertos Fills The Mission With Color

Robin Wilkey | Posted 11.05.2012 | San Francisco

Thousands of San Franciscans gathered in the Mission District on Friday night for the annual Dia de los Muertos procession and celebration. Painted...

Film Director Luis Valdez on DĆ­a de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)

Sean Martinfield | Posted 01.02.2013 | Arts
Sean Martinfield

Luis Valdez -- film director, writer, playwright and founder of El Teatro Campesino -- will be appearing at Davies Hall in San Francisco on Saturday, November 3rd in the annual concert celebrating DĆ­a de los Muertos.

Meet The Artist Behind Day Of The Dead

The Huffington Post | Roque Planas | Posted 11.01.2012 | Latino Voices

The Day of the Dead is a great day to remember one of the great artists who most heavily influenced the way Mexico portrays death: JosƩ Guadalupe...

DĆ­a de los Muertos

Mary Pritchard | Posted 12.29.2012 | Healthy Living
Mary Pritchard

We're all so concerned with getting ahead and keeping up with the Joneses these days that sometimes we forget that one day the Joneses won't matter anymore. And that's the day you need to prepare for.

PHOTOS: 5 Kid-Friendly Ways To Celebrate Halloween This Week

Posted 10.22.2012 | Denver

Halloween is one of those holidays that can play perfectly into kids' imaginations. They can dress up, knock for candy, get their hands gooey with pum...

Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman Gets A Chanclaso

El Chanclaso | Posted 07.30.2012 | Latino Voices
El Chanclaso

Congressional members are refusing to believe in facts, and instead rely on rumors and hearsay. I'm sending Rep. Coffman a chanclaso.

Pixar Announces Scary New Film

The Huffington Post | Christopher Rosen | Posted 04.25.2012 | Entertainment

Dia De Los Muertos -- the Mexican holiday (which translates to Day of the Dead) that celebrates and honors the deceased -- is getting the Pixar treatm...

PHOTOS: Thousands Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos

Robin Wilkey | Posted 01.03.2012 | San Francisco

On Wednesday night, thousands of San Franciscans headed to the Mission District to honor Dia de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead. A crowd marched...

PHOTOS Amazing Images Of Skulls For Day Of The Dead

Posted 01.01.2012 | Books

The human skull is an iconic image throughout history, and across cultures. Some use it as decoration, others as a warning. It's also a common sym...

'Day Of The Dead' Crosses Borders

Posted 12.31.2011 | Latino Voices

Once a little-known and misunderstood tradition celebrated in Southern Mexico and Latin America, the Day of the Dead is crossing over into mainstream ...

Doing Death Before it Does Us

Donna Henes | Posted 12.28.2011 | Healthy Living
Donna Henes

Halloween descends from Samhain, the most significant holiday of the Celtic calendar.

PHOTOS: Dia De Los Muertos At The Hollywood Forever Cemetery

| Katie Bain | Posted 12.23.2011 | Los Angeles

*Scroll down for photos* A diverse crowd of thousands turned out on Saturday to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Thi...

LA Weekend Agenda: Dia De Los Muertos, Tim Burton, And The Skateboard Film Festival

| Katie Bain | Posted 12.21.2011 | Los Angeles

Big weekend guys, big. Between all of the world class movies, art, food, yoga and theatre going down during the next three days, there will be nary a ...

'Day Of The Dead' Expanding In U.S.

AP | By RUSSELL CONTRERAS | Posted 12.19.2011 | Latino Voices

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico -- Growing up in South Texas, Kiko Torres saw the Day of the Dead as an obscure holiday celebrated in southern Mexico. Few peo...

The Halloween Dilemma: Should Christians Trick or Treat?

Posted 12.17.2011 | Religion

Can Christians celebrate Halloween? It's a question that comes up every year for Christians who get 'spooked' by the idea of their children dressing ...

Armenian Requiem Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.12.2011 | Los Angeles
Lisa Derrick

Requiem for the Forgotten: Armenian Genocide at the Avenue 50 Studio places Dia de los Muertos in a multicultural context befitting of Los Angeles' place as global hub and home to millions from every continent.

The Top Fall Festivals In Los Angeles

| Katie Bain | Posted 11.30.2011 | Los Angeles

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting chillier and the new television season has finally started. It must be fall! Although Los Angeles...

PHOTOS: Eight Fall Weekend Ideas

Posted 11.28.2011 | Travel

When the leaves begin to fall, most travelers pull on a scratchy wool sweater and take that idyllic ride to the nearest apple orchard for a fun day of...

Skattered Skulls: Day of the Dead Street Art

Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington | Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington

Skulls are everywhere on the street today. Here are a collection of Street Art pieces to mark The Day of the Dead, the commemoration of people who hav...

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration At Zocalo

Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago

In honor of Dia de los Muertos, Zocalo, one of Chicago's downtown Mexican restaurants, will have a special dining menu and tequila tasting. Dia de l...

Mexico's Day of the Dead - A Unique Celebration of Life (PHOTOS)

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
Holly Cara Price

Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is observed in Mexico on All Saints Day, November 1 and All Souls Day, November 2nd. Altars are lovingly decorat...