Localish celebrates Día de los Muertos – ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

LOS ANGELES — Día de los Muertos is almost here, and Localish is celebrating with a look at the traditions that make the day so special.

You’ll see some of the many reasons why the holiday, known in English as the Day of the Dead, is so emotional and just as festive.

From designing altars to perfecting Calavera or skull makeup and even a trip to the bakery to find the right bread, it’s all about honoring loved ones.

“We celebrate death because there is no life without death,” said Rolando Nichols, who co-founded the annual Día de los Muertos parade in Long Beach, California.

“This is not just a Mexican celebration. He transcended borders, religion, ethnicities and I think that is part of his beauty,” he said.

In the new “Localish Celebrates Día de los Muertos” special, you’ll see how the holiday has grown in popularity from local festivals to movies, shopping malls, Major League Baseball stadiums and the Disneyland Resort.

You’ll also see how the holiday inspires artists and designers to create some truly remarkable works of art.

Watch the entire “Localish Celebrates Día de los Muertos” special in the video above.