Creating a Day of the Dead mask craft with your kids is a beautiful and easy way to celebrate Día de Los Muertos at home or in the classroom. These Day of the Dead skull masks are one of those simple Day of The Dead craft ideas that you can customize with whatever materials you have … Read more
We are preparing to celebrate El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead this coming weekend. Along with the traditional Guatemalan foods like fiambre and molletes we also wanted to have some kid friendly and fun snacks so I came up with the idea of making skull pizzas. These where not only … Read more
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
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
The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America. In this holiday ancestors and loved ones that have passed away are remembered and honored. It is a celebration of the lives of those who are not with us any longer and views death in a very positive way. It … Read more
