{"id":71570,"date":"2022-07-19T11:19:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T04:54:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:54:17","slug":"day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Day of The Dead Traditions in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 D\u00eda de Muertos traditions in Mexico. In Guatemala, celebrations mostly happen on November 1st, D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos (All Saints\u2019 Day).&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#All_Saints_Day_in_Guatemala\" >All Saints Day in Guatemala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#What_is_Dia_de_Los_Muertos_or_Day_of_the_Dead\" >What is D\u00eda de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#How_Do_They_Celebrate_the_Day_of_The_Dead_in_Guatemala\" >How Do They Celebrate the Day of The Dead in Guatemala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#Other_Day_of_the_Dead_Traditions_in_Guatemala\" >Other Day of the Dead Traditions in Guatemala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#Creative_Ways_to_Celebrate_and_Learn_About_Guatemalan_Day_of_the_Dead_Traditions_at_Home\" >Creative Ways to Celebrate and Learn About Guatemalan Day of the Dead Traditions at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#Guatemalan_Food_Traditions_for_Day_of_The_Dead\" >Guatemalan Food Traditions for Day of The Dead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/day-of-the-dead-traditions-in-guatemala\/#Other_Guatemalan_Traditions_Youll_Love\" >Other Guatemalan Traditions You&#8217;ll Love<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Traditions for celebrating the Day of the Dead in Guatemalan include visiting loved ones that have passed, decorating altars, and eating fiambre. Small towns commemorate this important day with festivals and even horse races. One of the most important traditions on All Saints Day in Guatemala is the Guatemalan giant kite festival, where townspeople create spectacular giant kites measuring up to 15 ft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54223 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-1024x987.jpg\" alt=\"Day of the Dead traditions in Guatemala\" width=\"1024\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-1024x987.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-768x740.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-1536x1481.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-560x540.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2-150x145.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325212-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Saints_Day_in_Guatemala\"><\/span><strong>All Saints Day in Guatemala<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On November 1<sup>st<\/sup>, <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/category\/guatemala-es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guatemala<\/a> celebrates All Saints\u2019 Day (D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos). You might know it as the Day of the Dead or D\u00eda de Muertos. The Day of the Dead in Guatemala traditions is a joyful celebration full of life and color. It is when Guatemalans honor their loved ones through food, ancestral rituals, and unique cultural events.<\/p>\n<p>I remember going to the graveyard with my Abuela to visit family members that passed away. She used to tell me stories and legends about D\u00eda de Los Muertos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spanish.academy\/blog\/the-origin-and-history-of-the-term-chapin-in-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapines<\/a> believe that the souls of the departed returned to check up on their families and spend time with them. Grandma taught me that it was not a scary day at all. Instead, it is a celebration of life and love, surrounded by fantastic food and traditions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dia_de_Los_Muertos_or_Day_of_the_Dead\"><\/span><strong>What is D\u00eda de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Day of the Dead (D\u00eda de Muertos in Spanish) takes place on November 1st and 2nd. It is rooted in ancient indigenous traditions practiced throughout Central America. Today, it combines elements of Mayan or Aztec cultures and aspects of the catholic religion. Known in Guatemala as All Saints Day, Day of the Dead is a three-day festivity. It is truly a time for celebrating life, not being sad or scared. Starting on October 31<sup>st<\/sup>, families prepare to mourn the deceased, getting flowers and food ready for the next day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Giant kite festival in Guatemala for Day of the Dead\" width=\"1612\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-scaled.jpg 1612w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-645x1024.jpg 645w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-768x1220.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-967x1536.jpg 967w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-1290x2048.jpg 1290w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-560x889.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-1-150x238.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1612px) 100vw, 1612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All Saints Day is dedicated to remembering the dead on the first day of November. On November 1st and November 2nd, All Souls Day (Dia de Los Fieles Difuntos), people bring offerings like flowers and food to the graves. It is customary to gather with family and enjoy delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/delicious-starter-guide-to-guatemalan-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guatemalan foods<\/a> like fiambre. In addition, some people will serenade their family members with mariachis or play marimba as a way to commemorate the memory of their deceased loved ones.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>History Of the Day of The Dead in Guatemala<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Every culture has its way of paying respect to the dead. Across Mesoamerica, the whole month of November was dedicated to the souls, holding festivals in Hispanic and pre-Hispanic times. Mayans created rituals to contemplate death because there was a belief that there was another life after death.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Blending Mayan and Spanish Religious Beliefs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos is a festive occasion rooted in tradition in Guatemala. Historians believe it was initially a Mayan celebration of death and their ancestors. In Mayan culture, you will find symbols about the worship of death. This is because they believed the cosmic order depended on the balance between life and death.<\/p>\n<p>With the arrival of the Spanish, the festivity also embodied Christian elements. It occurs on November 1<sup>st<\/sup>, corresponding to the Christian day of All Saints or D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos. Although you might associate Mexico with the Day of the Dead, many <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/el-dia-de-los-muertos-celebrations-across-latin-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latin American countries celebrate D\u00eda De Los Muertos<\/a> with their unique rituals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Celebrating the Elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Guatemalans honor the four elements in many traditions for the <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/tag\/day-of-the-dead-es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day of the Dead<\/a>. Therefore, these four elements are usually present at these celebrations. For example, families build beautiful altars at home or the grave of their loved ones.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fire, Water, Earth, and Air<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Burning candles at the cemetery or as part of their <em>ofrendas<\/em> (offerings) on their altars stand for fire. It is a way to help guide the dead among the land of the living. Likewise, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9gWN9-fOH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marigolds <\/a>and Papel Picado represent wind, and you also use them to decorate graves and in kite festivals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60806 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-917x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The importance of marigolds in D\u00eda De Los Muertos Day of the Dead celebrations\" width=\"917\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-917x1024.jpg 917w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-768x858.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-1375x1536.jpg 1375w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-1834x2048.jpg 1834w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-560x625.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-600x670.jpg 600w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL-150x168.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_674475680_XL.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traditional Guatemalan dishes and drinks represent water and earth. Many believe that delicious aromas can invoke spirits. Families entice them with food offerings to join them at the table for remembrance. So, it is common to see families gathering around the graves with food baskets and kids running around with kites. And beautifully decorated gravestones to honor the dead are a sight you shouldn\u2019t skip!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_They_Celebrate_the_Day_of_The_Dead_in_Guatemala\"><\/span><strong>How Do They Celebrate the Day of The Dead in Guatemala?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are so many traditions attached to this spirit-filled celebration. From enjoying traditional Guatemalan food to watching gigantic kites flying in the air, All Saints\u2019 Day is a memorable holiday. So, if you plan a <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/guatemala-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip to Guatemala<\/a>, mark your calendar for November! Be part of the special holidays and colorful festivals; I promise it will be an experience of a lifetime!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Visit A Cemetery During Dia De Todos Los Santos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most popular traditions of the Day of the Dead in Guatemala is to go to a graveyard. Families visit loved ones starting on October 31st when tombs and mausoleums are cleaned and painted. Then, on November 1st and 2nd, people wear their best clothes and head out. They spend the day decorating the tombs with flowers and candles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54209 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-859x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dia de Todos Los Santos in Guatemala\" width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-859x1024.jpg 859w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-768x916.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-1288x1536.jpg 1288w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-560x668.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2-150x179.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_251596978-2.jpg 1677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can see living relatives celebrating the dead, offering the deceased favorite foods and drinks. Some even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phalarope.org\/magazine\/2021\/3\/1\/la-marimba-guatemalas-national-instrument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">play marimba<\/a> to avoid angering the dead. It is a truly stunning sight, full of color, music, and families enjoying picnics by the tombstones.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Guatemala Kite Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In Santiago and Sump\u00e1ngo Sacatep\u00e9quez, the giant kite festival is one of the most important festivals in Guatemala and one of the best-known Day of the Dead celebrations. The Giant Kite Festival takes place on November 1st, All Saints Day, attracting thousands of visitors worldwide. They long to be part of a unique and beautiful way to celebrate the dearly departed. These <em>barriletes<\/em> (Spanish for kites) serve as a symbolic connection to the dead and help guide the returning spirits to their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54219 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-975x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Giant kite festival in Guatemala\" width=\"975\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-975x1024.jpg 975w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-768x807.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-1462x1536.jpg 1462w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-1949x2048.jpg 1949w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-560x588.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2-150x158.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1201325206-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although people do kite flying for fun, what sets this Guatemalan festival apart is the size of the kites. Local communities spend all year building these art pieces with a spectacular display of colors and designs. Some kites are 40 feet or over, handmade out of tissue paper and bamboo.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Meaning Behind the Guatemalan Giant Kites<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Launching kites to fill the air has a deeper meaning than simply coloring the sky. They are a means to communicate between the living and the dead. Once the Day of the Dead celebrations in Guatemala is over, locals burn the beautiful kites. This way, the souls of the deceased can return to their peaceful rest until next year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8896\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779.jpg\" alt=\"kite festival in Guatemala Dia de los Muertos\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779.jpg 800w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779-735x452.jpg 735w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779-560x344.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/large_6303806587-e1659660345779-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/phossil\/6303806587\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phossil<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You will find hundreds of vendors offering all sorts of street foods and handmade crafts. You can even buy a smaller kite to fly at the festival and honor a loved one. This wonderful Guatemalan tradition of commemorating the dead is one you must add to your bucket list!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where to See the Giant Kite Festival of Guatemala<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The giant kites festival takes place on November 1st and is celebrated mainly in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatep\u00e9quez. However, some other towns have also started celebrating this tradition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26496\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Santiago Sacatepequez giant kite festival for All Saints Day\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b-560x375.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/6304766898_0a5ec166a4_b-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santiago Sacatepequez giant kite festival for All Saints Day by Josue Goge on Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Kite festival is held at Sumpango, in the Departmento (state) de Sacatep\u00e9quez, Guatemala. To get there, take the Carretera Interamericana\/Pan-American Highway\/CA-1 till the 45.2 km mark.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>La Carrera de Cintas, A Drunken Guatemalan Horse Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most unusual activities during All Saints\u2019 Day in Guatemala is the Carrera de Caballos (or Carrera o corrida de Cintas) in Todos Santos Cuchumat\u00e1n. This small Mam Mayan town hosts a Day of the Dead festival that ends in a horse race called Skach Koyl, or \u201cRace of Souls.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Day of the Dead traditions in Guatemala\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-560x372.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most historians believe that this ancient tradition goes back to the 1500s. However, residents of the area say it began when 13 Mayan riders rode for miles to a nearby town to arrive on November 1<sup>st<\/sup> for the funeral of a holy man. After the colonization, the race survived as a symbol of indigenous strength against the Spanish conquerors.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Horse Race Full Of Tradition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This traditional race takes place on the dirt road from the town to the cemetery. The riders prepare days in advance for the ceremonial festivities. All-male jockeys spend October 31<sup>st<\/sup> deprived of sleep and drinking themselves into an alcohol-induced stupor. The following morning, on November 1st, Dia de Todos Los Santos, the riders wear colorful traditional outfits with feathers and unique jackets trimmed with embroidered collars and cuffs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54211 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"All Saints Day race in Guatemala for Day of the Dead\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-560x372.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_494516110-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then the inebriated jockeys stagger to their horses to compete in a 100-meter race that lasts most of the day, and whoever is still standing wins. But, according to tradition, they must race for four consecutive years, or bad luck will come to them. And in the last year, they have to eat an entire chicken to signify the end of their obligation.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Day of the Dead Horse Race Worth Watching<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Spectators crowd against the wooden railings, neither cheering nor clapping out of respect. As the festival continues, families pay their respects to loved ones, surrounded by marimba music and beautiful garlands. And, of course, you\u2019ll find street vendors selling delicious Guatemalan food and crafts. So, if you are in the area, get your camera ready, as this rite of passage race is like no one you have ever seen!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1.jpg\" alt=\"Todos,Santos,Cuchumatan,,Guatemala, Traditional horse race\" width=\"1253\" height=\"1995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-643x1024.jpg 643w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-768x1223.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-965x1536.jpg 965w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-560x892.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_1093029620-1-150x239.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Todos los Santos Cuchumat\u00e1n is located in Departamento de Huehuetenango, Guatemala. It\u2019s a little over 300 km (187 miles) via Carretera Interamericana\/Pan-American Highway CA-1. It\u2019s about a 7hr drive, so it is best if you arrive a day before and stay over in Huehuetenango\u2019s Capital city. From there, it is about a 45 min drive to the unique race town.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Day_of_the_Dead_Traditions_in_Guatemala\"><\/span><strong>Other Day of the Dead Traditions in Guatemala<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the giant kite festival and the Carrera de Cintas are the most well knows traditions, other Guatemalan towns and regions celebrate All Saints Day or Dia de Los Muertos in different ways. Likewise, day<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Dead celebrations in Guatemala differ significantly from region to region and town. Some lesser-known Guatemalan traditions for Day of the dead include a procession carrying human skulls, putting hallowed pumpkins with a candle inside on the tombs of loved ones, and sleeping in the cemetery next to loved ones on October 31st.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The \u00abSanta Calavera\u00bb human skull procession in San Jos\u00e9, Pet\u00e9n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In San Jos\u00e9 Pet\u00e9n, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/280052375721618\/posts\/las-santas-calaveras-san-josefinascuando-se-acerca-el-1de-noviembre-el-mundo-de-\/876825776044272\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Santa Calavera<\/a> procession takes place on November 1st. In this procession, three human skulls are carried to people\u2019s houses, where they receive them with flowers and candles made of black wax. The procession starts in the church with a mass, and the skulls are believed to be holy and can grant miracles to those who pray to them. The heads are then returned to the church.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n.jpg\" alt=\"The Santas Calaveras of San Jose Pet\u00e9n, Guatemalan Day of the Dead traditions\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n-560x372.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/72987662_876825396044310_6183362852959551488_n-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tradition is based on worshiping the souls and dates back to pre-Hispanic times since, in Pet\u00e9n, the conquest occurred until the beginning of the 18th century. <\/span>The human skulls are believed to be the ones of prominent <span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Xamanes (shamans) or Mayan Priests of the Itz\u00e1 community.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The carved squash skulls of Salcaj\u00e1, Quetzaltenango<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the town of Salcaj\u00e1, in Quetzaltenango, illuminated carved pumpkins resembling skulls called luminaries are made to adorn the cemetery. In Salcaj\u00e1, November 1st is celebrated by cutting chilacayotes and squashes. The villagers empty them, place a candle inside, and then walk to the cemetery and place them on the graves of the deceased. At 6 pm on November 1st, the residents carry the pumpkins throughout the streets of the town and knock on the doors of the houses saying: \u201cUna candelita para las \u00e1nimas benditas\u201d (\u201cA small candle for the blessed souls.\u00bb) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the night\u2019s end, they lit the candles they gathered in the middle of the cemetery to raise a prayer for the loved ones who departed. This tradition is not related to the Halloween pumpkin tradition, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emisorasunidas.com\/2018\/11\/02\/dia-de-muertos-calaveritas-salcaja-quetzaltenango-emisoras-unidas-2-noviembre-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the designs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the chayotes and squashes used now seem to have been influenced by Halloween designs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Los Emponchados of Santiago&nbsp;Sacatep\u00e9quez<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Santiago Sacatep\u00e9quez, the \u201cemponchados\u201d custom is practiced. People go to the cemetery on the night of October 31st, sleep next to the graves of loved ones, and wake up there on November 1st. Then people will eat and \u201cshare a meal\u201d with loved ones that have passed away. The belief is that from midnight on October 31st evil spirits arrive to disturb the deceased, which is why relatives come to protect the grave of their loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"179\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Ways_to_Celebrate_and_Learn_About_Guatemalan_Day_of_the_Dead_Traditions_at_Home\"><\/span><strong>Creative Ways to Celebrate and Learn About Guatemalan Day of the Dead Traditions at Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"554\">To make your Day of the Dead celebration even more special, there are several meaningful activities you can enjoy as a family. These activities not only honor the traditions of Guatemala but also create lasting memories that bring everyone together in celebration and reflection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"554\">To recreate the <em data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"216\">Carrera de Cintas<\/em> (Race of Souls) tradition at home, we set up a fun race using ribbons or colorful streamers to mimic the <em data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"327\">cintas<\/em> (ribbons) the horse riders traditionally race to grab. You can also have participants race on foot or bicycles. To make this more fun and memorable and fun weed ordered <a href=\"http:\/\/www.custommedals.co\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Medals<\/a> to reward the winners. The design inspiration of custom medals can come from the rich elements of Mayan culture. The front of our medal is engraved with a pattern of mythical beasts that symbolize Mayan power and courage; the back of the medal is engraved with the year of the event and the words \u00abSkach Koyl\u00bb, recording the unique mark of each competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"934\">Another activity to consider is making and flying kites, inspired by the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. Gather your family to create colorful kites using tissue paper and bamboo, just like the ones seen during the Day of the Dead celebrations. Once completed, take them outside and fly them together to honor the connection between the living and the spirits of the departed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1340\">Finally, a great way to embrace the Day of the Dead traditions is by preparing traditional Guatemalan foods like <em data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1058\">fiambre<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1075\">pan de muerto<\/em>, or <em data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1089\">tamales<\/em>. Cooking together as a family offers a chance to learn about the culture while enjoying delicious meals. Sharing these foods not only honors the holiday but also brings everyone together to celebrate life, love, and memories of those who have passed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guatemalan_Food_Traditions_for_Day_of_The_Dead\"><\/span><strong>Guatemalan Food Traditions for Day of The Dead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To appreciate Guatemalan culture, you must understand that traditions and food go hand in hand. One of the most popular traditions of Day of the Dead revolves around traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/category\/guatemala\/guatemalan-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guatemalan recipes<\/a>. My family, like most Guatemalans, got together to feast on the most delicious dishes. Here is the most famous Guatemalan Day of the Dead food you must try:<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/receta-tradicional-de-fiambre-guatemalteco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiambre<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Families prepare this Guatemalan dish once a year, especially for the D\u00eda de Los Muertos. It is a traditional Guatemalan food with loads of veggies, cold cuts, cheeses, and a delicious caldillo. It is an elegant cold salad like you have never tasted before. Since it is a challenging recipe (it may include over 50 ingredients), you must start prepping a few days in advance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-353\" style=\"width: 1114px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Fiambre-Photo-by-Keneth-Cruz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1124\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Fiambre-Photo-by-Keneth-Cruz.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Fiambre-Photo-by-Keneth-Cruz-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Fiambre-Photo-by-Keneth-Cruz-1024x769.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guatemalan Fiambre photo by Keneth Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are various kinds of fiambre: white, red, and divorciado (where you serve all the ingredients separately, and each person picks what they want). Each family has its recipe for fiambre, passed on from generation to generation. Learn more about the origins of this traditional Guatemalan food on <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-traditions-fiambre-from-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiambre for El D\u00eda de Los Muertos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/ayote-en-miel-un-delicioso-postre-guatemalteco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayote en Miel<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ayote en miel (or ayote en dulce) is a traditional Guatemalan dessert for D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos celebrations. It is a popular dish in many Central American countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is a simple yet delicious dessert made with squash, cooked in a sweet syrup of panela (unrefined cane sugar) and spices.<\/p>\n<p>How to prepare ayote varies very little from one region to the next. For example, the El Salvador recipe starts from a light syrup made from panela and spices, like the Honduran recipe. In Guatemala, people (like me) add ginger to give the syrup a slightly spicy taste. Others like to put a fig leaf or even a little orange zest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-560x371.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ayote-en-miel-recipe-from-Guatemala-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/pan-de-muerto-day-dead-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pan de Muerto<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can get sweet bread all year round in Guatemala. But in the days leading up to the D\u00eda de Los Muertos, you can get this special Pan de Muertos. The loaf is a family-size sweet bread, usually a bit dry, perfect for slicing and sharing with family. It goes great with a <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/hot-spicy-mexican-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hot cup of chocolate<\/a> or caf\u00e9 de olla. It is oh-so-good!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495.jpg\" alt=\"Pan de muerto recipe\" width=\"1978\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495.jpg 1978w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/IMG_1495-560x362.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also place this sweet roll as an ofrenda on the altars. It has decorations that resemble the bones of the dead. And they also represent the tears shed for loved ones that have passed away. The round ornament on the top represents a skull, and its shape stands for the circle of life.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>More Traditional Guatemalan Recipes Perfect for All Saints\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/receta-guatemalteca-pepian-de-pollo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pepi\u00e1n De Pollo:<\/strong><\/a> This Guatemalan chicken stew is rich in flavors and full of roasted spices. You can make Pepi\u00e1n with chicken, beef, or pork. Then, stew it in a tomato-based sauce with roasted seeds and peppers for the perfect comfort food.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/la-mejor-receta-de-tamales-colorados-guatemaltecos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tamales Colorados:<\/strong><\/a> Made with corn masa and a chicken or pork filling, this Guatemalan food is based on my grandmother\u2019s recipe. I created the best recipe for Guatemalan tamales with some personal tweaks. It includes easy step-by-step instructions so you can make them at home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Guatemalan tamal colorado recipe\" width=\"2027\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-scaled.jpg 2027w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-811x1024.jpg 811w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-768x970.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-1216x1536.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-1621x2048.jpg 1621w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-560x707.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_2004585704-2-150x189.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2027px) 100vw, 2027px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/molletes-guatemaltecos-un-postre-tradicional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Molletes<\/strong><\/a>: A traditional Guatemalan dessert perfect for All Saints Day festivities. Unlike Mexican molletes, Guatemalan molletes are similar to stuffed French toast. It is a sweet bread loaded with custard and soaked in a delicious syrup made with panela (raw sugar) and rum.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/jocotes-en-miel-postre-guatemalteco-facil-y-rapido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jocotes en Miel: <\/a><\/strong>A traditional Guatemalan dessert typical for the Day of the Dead celebrations. You cook these juicy jocotes (hog plums) in a bubbling sweet syrup and heavenly spices.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/receta-facil-de-torrejas-guatemaltecas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Torrejas:<\/strong><\/a> Similar to French toast, torrejas are sweet bread or brioche soaked in a milk or egg mixture before frying in oil. Then, you usually bathe them in a sweet syrup made from boiling water and spices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1302\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License.jpg\" alt=\"Guatemalan dessert perfect for Day of the Dead\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License.jpg 960w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Torrejas-Rudy-A.-Giron-Antiguadailyphoto.com-Creative-Commons-License-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torrejas Rudy A. Giron Antiguadailyphoto.com Creative Commons License<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Guatemalan_Traditions_Youll_Love\"><\/span><strong>Other Guatemalan Traditions You&#8217;ll Love<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only in Guatemala but across Latin America (and many countries worldwide), there are celebrations and traditions of the Day of the Dead or All Saints\u2019 Day. Culturally speaking, honoring the dead and celebrating their life is part of our history, food, and customs. Since I live in the US, our traditions are a blend of the old with the new. So here are a few traditions you should learn if you are traveling to Guatemala and honoring your Latino roots!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/happy-independence-day-my-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Happy Independence Day, My Guatemala!<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">On September 15th, Guatemala celebrates its independence from Spain in 1821. In the United States, it marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. For example, we honor our Latino roots through food and making&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/manualidades-latinoamericanas-para-ninos-para-celebrar-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fun crafts with the kids<\/a>. What\u2019s more, it is the best time to show how proud we are of our culture that has much passion, warmth, and the best grub!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/amazing-pictures-of-la-quema-del-diablo-increibles-imagenes-de-la-quema-del-diablo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>La Quema Del Diablo:<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This strange tradition involves burning the devil (usually a pi\u00f1ata), in a bonfire on December 7th. Meanwhile, most people ignite fireworks, sometimes throwing them into the bonfire. Along with the devil, people usually burn rubbish, paper, and other old things. They believed the devil could lurk in places full of old and unwanted items.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4389\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4389\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/561160_397654743645742_1247933180_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/561160_397654743645742_1247933180_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/561160_397654743645742_1247933180_n-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children burning \u00abestrellitas\u00bb at the Quema del Diablo celebration in Guatemala&#8217;s Hacienda Nueva Country Club. Photo by Pedro Pepi\u00f3. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/easter-and-semana-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Easter In The USA And Semana Santa In Guatemala<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Holy Week is a holiday taken quite seriously in Guatemala. Massive wood floats bearing statues of Christ make their way through the streets. As a Guatemalan tradition, families cover the passways with intricate carpets. Besides, we get to eat delicious Guatemalan food made for the occasion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1959\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1959\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/3382725662_0d04755119.jpg\" alt=\"Semana Santa traditions in Guatemala.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/3382725662_0d04755119.jpg 500w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/3382725662_0d04755119-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Semana Santa traditions in Guatemala. Photo by Roberto Urrea Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/las-tradiciones-navidenas-en-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Christmas Traditions In Guatemala<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Are you wondering what Christmas is like in Guatemala? Let me tell you that it is full of holiday traditions and delicious food. From las&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/las-posadas-navidenas-en-guatemala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posadas navide\u00f1as<\/a>&nbsp;to mouthwatering tamales, Guatemalan holidays are full of tradition. The holiday season is truly a magical time of year!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52205\" style=\"width: 2038px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52205\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o.jpg\" alt=\"Guatemalan nativity scene and other Christmas traditions in Guatemala\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-1021x1024.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-1532x1536.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-2042x2048.jpg 2042w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-560x562.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3133929748_010212ee36_o-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Roberto Urrea on flickr. Creative Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/sharing-el-dia-the-reyes-with-my-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sharing El D\u00eda De Reyes:<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Three Kings Day (D\u00eda de Reyes Magos) is a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th. It commemorates the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the newborn Jesus. From leaving your shoes out to enjoying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/easy-rosca-de-reyes-buns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosca de Reyes<\/a>, I love sharing this day with my kids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52235\" src=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Baby Jesus in Rosca de Reyes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_8211-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I hope that these beautiful Day of the Dead traditions brings you closer to a loved one that has passed. Share stories with your family about your ancestors by hosting a D\u00eda de Todos Los Santos. Cook fantastic Guatemalan food or have a kite-making and flying competition with your kids! Make All Saints Day not a sad celebration but a way of honoring the dead. Ultimately, all these <a href=\"https:\/\/growingupbilingual.com\/es\/category\/guatemalan-holidays-traditions-es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guatemalan traditions<\/a> will help you embrace the Day of The Dead holiday with your kids as a family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 D\u00eda de Muertos traditions in Mexico. 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