Day of the Dead calaca figurines (© Inti St. Clair/Blend Images/Getty Images)

【November 1 2015】The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) celebration actually spans three days in modern observances of this ancient tradition. With roots reaching as far back as 3,000 years, the Day of the Dead is not a gruesome fright-fest like modern Halloween, but rather a time to remember loved ones who’ve died, and to celebrate death as a natural part of life.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..