Día de los Muertos

[dee-ah the laws mwer-taws]

noun

Spanish

1. Day of the Dead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Día de los Muertos¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de los Muertos parade, citing concerns raised by community members about federal immigration operations.

From Los Angeles Times

“Everyone’s very sad about the situation. Día de los Muertos has been one of the largest celebrations for a very long time, and the city has done a great job putting it on,” Lemus told The Times on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Center staffers also created an altar for students to observe Día de los Muertos, held an event to celebrate Indigenous art and has hosted events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

From Los Angeles Times

There are numerous foods and traditions associated with the celebration and it can differ vastly from the Dia de los Muertos celebration in other parts of Mexico.

From Salon

He helped to popularize the observance of Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles, working with Self Help Graphics in the early 1970s, according to his friend, photographer Oscar Castillo.

From Los Angeles Times