Giant kite festival in Guatemala

Day of The Dead Traditions in Guatemala

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

Guatemalan traditional dessert Ayote en dulce or ayote en miel

Ayote en Miel: A Delicious and Easy Guatemalan Dessert

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

Day of the dead skull sandwiches and other Day of the Dead recipes for kids

Best Day of the Dead Recipes for Kids

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

This DIY sugar skull noise maker is a great pipe cleaner Day of the Dead craft for kids.

Day of the Dead DIY Noise Maker

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

Sugar Skull Planter and Flowers Craft for Kids

Sugar Skull Pots and Flowers Craft for Kids

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