Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring the Dead with Ornate Makeup
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that honors friends and family who have died.
While it is traditionally celebrated on October 31 and observed from November 1-2, it is not connected to Halloween, despite the similarities in timing.
Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your ancestors and your deceased loved ones and to welcome them back with altars of their favorite things, pictures, candles, and marigolds.
According to MUA artist Judith Batista, the celebration involves creating altars with the deceased's favorite items, sharing stories, and displaying their favorite foods.
- Creating altars with favorite items
- Sharing stories and memories
- Displaying favorite foods
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with ornate makeup and cultural celebrations.
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