DALLAS — Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which spans Nov. 1 and 2, is a tradition that's been celebrated for thousands of years, tracing back to indigenous tribes in Mexico.
As the Latino population grows in Dallas and elsewhere, it's become more mainstream and is lumped in with Halloween festivities. But unlike Halloween with its costumes and candy, the belief behind Dia de los Muertos is that deceased loved ones are given an opportunity to be back with their families.
Major retailers have included Dia de los Muertos decor alongside their Halloween jack o'lanterns, and YouTube videos on how to do sugar skull makeup are uploaded by the dozens.
