AdvertisementDay Of The Dead, Decoded: A Joyful Celebration Of Life And FoodNovember 01, 2012Karen Castillo FarfánfacebookEmailSkeletons: Skeleton imagery pervades this holiday. In pre-Columbian times, the Day of the Dead was celebrated in August. It now takes place on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, coinciding with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. (NPR)
