Dia De Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Death
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that honors friends and family who have died. Although it coincides with Halloween, it is not connected to the spooky holiday.
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.
People celebrate by creating ornate makeup looks, building altars with favorite items, and sharing stories of memories tied to the deceased. According to MUA artist Judith Batista, this celebration is a time to welcome back loved ones and honor their memories.
- Traditionally celebrated on October 31, November 1-2
- Ornate makeup looks are a key part of the celebration
- Altars are built with favorite items, pictures, candles, and marigolds
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration to honor the dead with love and respect.
More News
- Israeli Colonizers Assault Palestinian Olive Harvesters in Burin
- Pacific Defence Ministers escalate militarisation across the region
- Distorted narratives risk reversing South Caucasus peace progress [OPINION]
- Vaccines: A Subscription Model Prioritizing Profits Over Health
- Israeli Colonizers Invade Bedouin Village Near Jerusalem
- 259 Attacks on Olive Harvesters Since Early October
- The Future of Palestine Solidarity in US Labor Will Come From the Rank and File
- Colonizers Torch Vehicles in Burqa Amid Daily Attacks, Land Seizures
- Thursday: Invasions, Violations, and Abductions Across West Bank
- Editorial: We must stand in solidarity with the Indiana Daily Student, journalism everywhere - Daily Bruin