Death in Style

Bright colors, sweet pastries, skeletons in suits--death never looked so good. Mexico's Dia de los Muertos is a one-of-a-kind event, with a history stretching back well beyond the arrival of Cortes.

Here's a quick sample of what was on offer for the holiday in Mexico City:

















For more reflections on this year's Dia de los Muertos, check out my Matador blog.