"Dia de Los Muertos, like Halloween, is connected to back-to-back Catholic holidays, All Saints Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls Days on Nov. 2. (The night before, called All Hallows Eve, became Hallowe'en.) But Day of the Dead is empathically not Halloween, the holiday that leans into and laughs at Americans' dread of death and fear of the unknown, confronting the worst supernatural monsters imaginable."
"Integrating Indigenous rituals into Christian traditions, the Mexican holiday embraces the fall, when the veil is at its thinnest, because that means late loved ones may return, and in case they do, the living are going to throw them a vibrant music-and-food-filled party. Participants built tribute altars (ofrenda) for their dearly departed adorned with their favorite foods, sugar skulls (calaveras) and skeleton figurines (calacas) as well as bright orange marigolds and candles to help lead them home."
Dia de los Muertos coincides with All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and honors deceased loved ones. The holiday blends Indigenous rituals with Catholic tradition, embracing a time when the veil is thin and encouraging vibrant music-and-food-filled gatherings. Participants create ofrendas adorned with favorite foods, sugar skulls (calaveras), skeleton figurines (calacas), marigolds and candles to guide spirits home. San Jose observances on Nov. 1 include Avenida de Altares on Alum Rock Avenue, cultural programs at the Children's Discovery Museum and the San Jose Museum of Art with arts and music, an Art of Remembrance exhibition at SJSU King Library, and a Mexican Heritage Plaza festival featuring art, costumes, altars and music.
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