Dia de los Muertos

October 31st, 2017

 
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What is it?

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the biggest and most monumental holidays in Mexico. For 3 days, family and friends get together to honor loved ones that have passed away.

It originated as an Aztec harvest holiday.  They believed that honoring the dead, would ensure an abundant harvest the following year.

 

Main traditions

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Build altars

Build an altar to celebrate those who passed away. Decorate the altar with  pictures, flowers and candles

 
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Alfiñiques

Kids make sugar treats shaped like skulls, while some shop for them at the market

 
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Feast of the dead

Families gather to eat the favorite foods of their deceased. Some top it off with a visit to the cemetery 

 

We're currently working on a kit, to help you celebrate this tradition with your family. Leave us your email, if you'd like us to let you know when our holiday kits are ready.

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