Dia De Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life and Death
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration where people honor their deceased friends and family with ornate makeup looks.
The celebration, traditionally observed on November 1-2, is not connected to Halloween, despite sharing a similar date.
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.
- Observed on November 1-2
- Traditionally celebrated with ornate makeup looks
- Involves creating altars with the deceased's favorite items
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos is a cultural celebration honoring the dead.