A beautiful and easy Day of The Dead Mask to celebrate Día de Los Muertos with your kids. These Day of The Dead skull masks are a simple craft idea made with whatever craft supplies you have at home! You can customize and decorate this Día de Los Muertos mask any way you want. It … Read more
From sugar skulls and catrina cookies to skeleton cookies and shortbread pan de muerto cookies, you will find a list of the best Day of the Dead cookies here! One of our favorite Day of the Dead activities with kids is making and decorating Day of the Dead cookies. It’s more than just a fun … Read more
This easy Day of the Dead cake with buttercream frosting recipe is just what you need to create a stunning Día De Los Muertos chocolate cake. You don’t have to be an experienced baker to make this amazing sugar skull cake, just follow the step by step instructions! If you’re looking for beautiful Day of … Read more
This is an easy recipe for guaguas de pan or bread babies which are a traditional Day of the Dead food in Ecuador and other Andean countries. This bread shaped and decorated like a baby has a great symbolic significance. Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish, is a vibrant … Read more
This Day of the Dead recipe for cempasúchil atole is an easy-to-make warm drink perfect for enjoying along with pan de muerto or other traditional Day of the Dead foods for Dia de los Muertos. You can make this easy marigold recipe in thirty minutes or less. The cempasuchil flowers give this atole a unique … Read more
This recipe for Catrina sugar skull cookies is one of my favorite Day of the Dead cookies. These Dia de los Muertos cookies twist the popular sugar skull cookies by turning them into catrinas with beautiful flower crowns. You start with a fool-proof cutout sugar cookie recipe, then cover them with royal icing and have … Read more
The most popular Day of the Dead flower varieties include, of course, marigolds as the most iconic Dia de los Muertos flowers. However, several other flower varieties are commonly used to decorate ofrendas and gravesites for this special occasion including cockscomb, baby’s breath and others. Let’s take a closer look at what each Day of … Read more
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
If you’re considering experiencing the Day of the Dead in Mexico City we’ve got the scoop on the best events for Día De Los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City is an experience like no other with the best Day of the Dead festivals, parades and events. Mexico City takes center stage as … 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
