The importance of marigolds in Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations is multifaceted and deeply rooted in tradition. Due to their symbolic significance, marigolds are an essential part of the Día De Los Muertos celebrations. These bright orange and yellow flowers are chosen for several reasons, from their symbolism to their bright … Read more
As Dia de los Muertos draws near, I’m excited to share one of my favorite and easy Dia de los Muertos crafts. I will be sharing how to make these super cute Day of the Dead painted pumpkins! If you’re looking for easy Day of the Dead craft for kids, these Sugar Skull Pumpkins are … Read more
Get ready to unleash your creativity with a fun and easy felt sugar skull craft perfect for celebrating Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos. Day of the Dead crafts are a wonderful way to engage in this vibrant and meaningful tradition, and our easy sugar skull craft is no exception. Whether you’re looking … Read more
Watching a Day of the Dead movie is a great option if you’re looking for ways to learn about the Day of the Dead or are looking for ideas to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with kids. Here you will find the best Day of the Dead movies from animated movies and short films to … Read more
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
