HOUSTON – If you’ve seen the Pixar film “Coco,” you may be familiar with Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. But there is more to the holiday than what appears on screen.

Luis Gavito, curator of the ofrendas exhibition for Multicultural Education & Counseling through the Arts (MECA), stopped by the “Houston Life” studio to explain the traditions of the holiday.

Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos is a warm, colorful time to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed. Families gather, share food and stories, and create spaces that welcome the spirits of loved ones back for a visit. The observance blends indigenous and Catholic traditions and is traditionally observed Nov. 1 - 2.

Ofrendas

Ofrendas are the heart of the celebration. These personal altars are arranged with

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