A popular form of Halloween décor in Mexico, as well as in parts of the United States, includes colorful skulls (Calaveras), associated with the Day of the Dead. Translated Dia de Los Muertos, the holiday coincides with Halloween because they both are celebrated around the same time each year. Also, each event honors people who have died. Halloween concentrates on a lighthearted celebration of friendly ghosts, humorous ghouls, and friendly witches. However, Dia de Los Muertos invites family members and friends who died to return one day each year. They come back to commune with their loved ones still alive. Continue reading Day of the Dead/Dia del Los Muertos