I will never forget visiting my grandmother’s hometown of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, at the beginning of November last year. For a brief three-day span, the streets, entryways, and old colonial buildings ...

The grassy knolls of Potrero Del Sol Park were transformed into a living memorial Sunday, as hundreds gathered to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Mesoamerican holiday honoring the dead. As notes of ...

The grassy knolls of Potrero Del Sol Park were transformed into a living memorial Sunday, as hundreds gathered to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Mesoamerican holiday honoring the dead. As notes of ...

Garlands of handcrafted paper and fresh marigolds drape an ofrenda, or altar, adorned with candles. The orange petals create a celestial glow as the smell of the burning copal incense permeates the ...

Every autumn, as the days shorten and the harvest moon glows, the veil between worlds thins. Across cultures and centuries, humans have marked this turning of the wheel — from Samhain and All Hallows’ ...

In many spiritual traditions across the world, burning incense has been a central part of prayer and ritual for centuries. From the fragrant trails in Hindu temples to the calming incense fragrance in ...

Long considered sacred by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, copal has been a part of healing ceremonies for centuries. Now, it lends its essence to some of Mexico’s newest wellness experiences.

Tossing any old thing into the flames? This list has the items you should never burn unless you want smoke, stink, or a visit ...

The best cologne for men might vary across budget, preference, and occasion, but each operates in service of the same fundamental goal: helping you smell really good. Cologne formulations differ ...