Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring the Dead with Ornate Makeup
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration where people honor their deceased friends and family with intricate makeup looks.
Although it coincides with Halloween, celebrated on October 31, and observed from November 1-2, it has no connection 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.
MUA artist Judith Batista, a master of opulent skull designs, shared the significance of this celebration, which includes displaying the deceased's favorite foods and sharing stories of memories tied to them.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup and altars.
- Celebrated on October 31 and November 1-2
- No connection to Halloween
- Includes altars, favorite foods, and storytelling
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