Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring the Dead with Ornate Makeup
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that pays respect to friends and family who have passed away.
While it is traditionally celebrated on November 1-2, and coincides with Halloween, it is not connected to the spooky holiday.
Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your ancestors and your deceased loved ones and to welcome them back with altars of their favorite things, pictures, candles, and marigolds.
People honor their loved ones by creating altars with their favorite items, telling stories, and displaying their favorite foods.
- Altars are decorated with pictures, candles, and marigolds
- Favorite foods are displayed to honor the deceased
- Stories and memories of the loved ones are shared
MUA artist Judith Batista is a master of creating opulent skulls that adorn the faces of people paying reverence during this celebration.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration to honor the dead with ornate makeup and altars.