Santiago Sacatepequez giant kite festival for All Saints Day

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

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 Sugar Skull inspired noisemaker is a fun and easy Dia de Muertos 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 this is a fun and easy to … Read more

Spiked horchata cocktail for Day of the Dead celebrations

Spiked Horchata Cocktail for Your Day of the Dead Celebration

This spiked horchata cocktail is ideal for enjoying on your Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead is a celebration centered around family and tradition and I wanted to create a cocktail that reflected that. So creating a cocktail made with horchata just made sense, since horchata is often shared among family members … Read more

Sugar Skull Pinata Garland

Easy Day of the Dead Crafts for Kids

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with these easy Day of the Dead crafts for kids! On November 1st and 2nd, we honor the lives of those who have passed and swap the mourning with a celebration of life. The Day of The Dead is unlike any holiday you have ever experienced. It is full of … Read more