Celebrating Día de los Muertos with friends: Presley’s Pantry

Día de los Muertos was this past week and as a special treat, I’ve asked some of my friends to send me photos and descriptions of their altars to share here on The Other Side of The Tortilla to show the variety of ways that people celebrate this holiday. Today, I’m sharing the altar of [...]

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Who celebrates Día de los Muertos in the United States?

Though Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday, the changing landscape of the United States means that a lot more people are celebrating Day of the Dead on this side of the border. According to a study released this year by the Pew Hispanic Center about Hispanic origin profiles of those living in the [...]

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¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!

Today is Día de los Muertos, a day to celebrate the lives of our deceased loved ones. It is believed that on this day, the souls of the dead can travel back to earth to be with us. Leaving an altar with an offering for the souls ensures that they will find their way home. [...]

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