Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring the Dead with Ornate Makeup
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration where people honor their deceased friends and family with elaborate makeup looks.
The celebration, observed on November 1-2, is a time to pay respect to loved ones who have passed away, and is not directly connected to Halloween, despite the overlap in dates.
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, the celebration involves creating altars with the deceased's favorite items, sharing stories and memories, and displaying their favorite foods.
- Observed on November 1-2
- Honors friends and family who have died
- Involves creating altars with favorite items
- Includes sharing stories and memories
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with ornate makeup and altars.