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 is not connected to Halloween.
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 pay reverence by displaying their favorite foods and telling stories of memories tied to the person who passed away.
- Ornate makeup looks are a key part of the celebration.
- Altars are created with favorite things, pictures, candles, and marigolds.
- Stories and memories of the deceased are shared.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with ornate makeup and traditions.