Day of the Dead is one of the most important Guatemalan holidays. Throughout many Latin American countries, el Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and November 2nd. However, the Day of the Dead traditions in Guatemala is unique and very different from the Día de Muertos traditions in Mexico. In Guatemala, celebrations … Read more
Molletes is a traditional Guatemalan dessert perfect for the Day of the Dead or All Saints Day festivities. Quite different from the Mexican molletes, Guatemalan molletes are similar to stuffed French toast. They are fried pan dulce or sweet bread stuffed with milky custard soaked in a delicious syrup made with panela or raw sugar … Read more
Embrace the Dia de los Muertos holiday with these Day of the Dead crafts ideas with Cricut! Break out your Cricut and do a project with your kids to honor the lives of loved ones that have passed away. These Day of the Dead crafts and free SVG files for Cricut are perfect for your … Read more
Ayote en miel is a delicious Guatemalan dessert typically served on November 1st for All Saints Day, the Dia de Los Muertos festivities in Guatemala. Ayote en miel (or ayote en dulce) is a delicious squash cooked in a sweet syrup of panela (unrefined cane sugar) and spices. It is a popular traditional dessert among … Read more
My traditional Day of the Dead recipe post is so popular each year that I decided to make a compilation of all of my favorite kid-friendly Day of the Dead Recipes. These are some of the best Day of the Dead recipes for kids I have found and we’ve made many of these at home. … Read more
These animal sugar skull lollipops are the perfect Halloween treat to make with the kids. The fun Day of the Dead theme gives them a whimsical and unique look. I’m always looking for fun new ways in which I can incorporate the Day of the Dead into our lives in fun ways. I was trying to figure … Read more
This easy and colorful Day of the Dead inspired noisemaker is a fun craft for kids. There’s not a child that doesn’t love to make noise. This DIY sugar skull noisemaker is a great pipe cleaner craft to make with kids. Filled with color and sparkle it’s sure to be a hit at any Day of … Read more
These Sugar Skull Pots and Flowers are an easy craft for kids to make for el Dia de los Muertos. This easy duct tape project is fun to make with the kids. Sugar skulls and paper flowers are commonly used during the Day of the Dead celebrations to decorate altars where the photographs of loved ones are displayed. … Read more
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with these delicious Day of The Dead cocktails! El Día de Los Muertos, AKA Day of the Dead, is the perfect holiday to make a thoughtful cocktail and raise a toast to loved ones who passed away. So whether you’re searching for a delicious cocktail full of fall flavors or … Read more
This spiked horchata cocktail is ideal for enjoying on your Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead is a celebration centered around family and tradition and I wanted to create a cocktail that reflected that. So creating a cocktail made with horchata just made sense, since horchata is often shared among family members … Read more
