People with skull make up march during the Paseo de las Animas parade as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Merida, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Zetina)
Republished November 01, 2025 - 4:17 PM
Original Publication Date November 01, 2025 - 1:56 PM
People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s Day on Nov. 1 and All Soul’s Day on Nov. 2.
The holiday, known in Spanish as “ Dia de los Muertos,” is especially popular in Mexico, but is also observed in other countries, including the U.S. and Germany.
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