As the Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos approaches my kids are getting more and more excited about it. We have been reading books and talking about the significance of the day and about the traditions and foods that are eaten for El Dia de los Muertos in Guatemala and in other … Read more
Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and served only on November 1st and 2nd for Day of the Dead and All Saints Day. This is my family’s fiambre rojo recipe, broken into a three-day plan that makes the long ingredient list manageable, with the caldillo dressing that ties it all together.
As el Dia de los Muertos approaches this is a great opportunity to use the Day of the Dead for kids to learn about this Mexican tradition. I’ve compiled a list of the best Day of the Dead activities for kids that will make celebrating Dia de los Muertos with children not only educational but … Read more
Many Latin American countries celebrate el Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in November. During the Day of the Dead celebrations, people honor the loved ones that have passed. The Catholic holidays of Día de Todos Los Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1st and All Soul’s Day on November 2nd, Day … Read more
I am celebrating the Day of the Dead with my children for the first time this year. We tried it last year but they really didn’t understand what was going on, but now they are really loving this beautiful tradition. We are not only having a lot of fun cooking traditional meals and making fun … Read more
I was really excited to find these cute skull Papier-mâché at Michaels. To make these cute boxes you will need: – Papier-mâché skull boxes – White spray paint – Black marker, I used a black oil paint Sharpie – Markers or pait in fun colors Start by painting the boxes white. Then make a design … Read more
In Guatemala, Day of the Dead is celebrated around the table. Every November 1, families gather to share fiambre, a cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and prepared only once a year. Unlike Mexico, the focus is less on home altars and more on food, family, and cemetery visits. This guide explores fiambre, traditional sweets, and the origins of Guatemala’s unique holiday traditions.
