How is Dia de los Muertos different from Dia de los Santos?

Día de Los Santos is also known as Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Like many other Catholic celebrations, in the New World it was grafted onto existing indigenous festivities to meld the "new" Catholicism with the "old" pagan beliefs. read more

In Spain Dia de Todos Los Santos (All Saint’s Day) is celebrated on November 1st. In Madrid the 1st has been declared as a holiday, and most businesses will be closed. Ofrendas (offerings) are made on this day to the dead. read more

Dia de los Muertos is actually Dias de los Muertos—the holiday is spread over two days. November 1 is Dia de los Inocentes, honoring children who have died. Graves are decorated with white orchids and baby's breath. November 2 is Dia de los Muertos, honoring adults, whose graves are decorated with bright orange marigolds. read more

The Difference Between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos by Deanna Glick Oct 15, 2014 Seasons and Holidays The Day of the Dead celebrations may coincide with Halloween and seem similar. read more

In Spain Dia de Todos Los Santos (All Saint’s Day) is celebrated on November 1st. In Madrid the 1st has been declared as a holiday, and most businesses will be closed. Ofrendas (offerings) are made on this day to the dead. Friends and families visit the graves of their loved ones; to pray for them, leave candles and flowers. read more

Dia de los Santos, or All Saints Day, is celebrated throughout Latin America as a reaffirmation of life and a way to honor saints and the dead. Dia de los Santos, or All Saints Day, is celebrated throughout Latin America as a reaffirmation of life and a way to honor saints and the dead. read more