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 honors friends and family who have died. It is traditionally celebrated on October 31 and observed from November 1 to November 2.
Although it coincides with Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos is not connected to the spooky holiday. Instead, it's a time to pay respect to the dead with intricate makeup looks and other traditions.
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.
According to MUA artist Judith Batista, people celebrate by displaying their loved ones' favorite foods and sharing stories of memories tied to them. The celebration is a way to welcome back the deceased and honor their memory.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with ornate makeup and traditions.
- Traditionally celebrated on October 31 and observed from November 1 to November 2
- Not connected to Halloween despite coinciding dates
- Includes intricate makeup looks and other traditions to honor the dead