Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead
In honor of my grandmother Eva Every year, on November 1st (All Saints Day) and 2nd (All Souls Day), something unique takes place in many areas of Mexico: Day of the Dead festivities. While it's strange for most of us to accept the fact that "death" and "festivities" can go hand-in-hand, for most Mexicans, the two are intricately entwined. This all stems from the ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico (Purepecha, Nahua, Totonac and Otom) who believed that the souls of the dead return each year...

Dia De Los Muertos Vs Halloween
A Creepy Time of Year
Halloween and the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) fall very close to each other, with Halloween on October 31 and the Day of the Dead on November 2nd. Bliss for all you party goers out there. But what do they really have in common? And, most importantly for this duel, which do you prefer? Photo by Glen van Etten, of an ofrenda made by Kristina Gonzales and her students. To see the original photo and find out more, click here

Dia De Los Muertos Art
Traditional Dia de los Muertos Art & Gifts
Here you will find my favorite Dia de los Muertos art on posters and canvas, gifts with colorful designs and additional pieces you can use to decorate your home or your Dia de los Muertos celebration. The beautiful bright colors used for Dia de los Muertos celebrations make for unique and fun art pieces. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition which celebrates both life and death. Photo used under creative commons christine zenino.