San Diego — Two women scoured through a room full of treasures with bookcases filled to the brim with artisanal crafts. Some structures held baskets with ceramic skulls or calaveras and catrinas.

Francisco Soto first started making altars or "ofrendas" when he was a child with his mother. “We used to set up an altar for my siblings that passed away — a pair of twins,” Soto said. His mother ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each fall, Maruca Salazar prepares her home for visitors from another realm. The 71-year-old scatters the walkway to her house on Denver’s Northside with the ...

Making a Day of the Dead Altar is a wonderful way to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this fall. It is a real Mexican tradition that lets you show love for your family members who are no longer here. Dia ...

Living in a tiny studio apartment has its perks — it’s an affordable option in my expensive city, and it’s relatively easy to clean. But when it comes to displaying items that are special to me, I don ...

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