Dia De Los Muertos:: A Celebration Through Color

Even if you don’t have Hispanic roots, you’ve probably heard about Dia de los Muertos, which is translated as “the Day of the Dead.”

Primarily celebrated in Central America, South America, and the Catholic world, it starts Nov. 1 when the angelitos—spirits of the children lost—come back to earth to be with their families. It continues through Nov. 2.

The return of the dead sets into motion celebrations that draw many of their traditions from pre-Hispanic, Aztec harvest rituals that included...