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 traditionally celebrated on November 1-2, it often coincides with Halloween, although the two holidays are not connected.
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.
Makeup artist Judith Batista, a master of the opulent skulls, notes that the celebration involves displaying favorite foods and sharing stories of memories tied to the deceased.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup and altars.
- Celebrated on November 1-2
- Not connected to Halloween
- Involves honoring ancestors and deceased loved ones
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