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 pay tribute to their deceased friends and family with elaborate makeup looks.
The celebration, observed from November 1 to November 2, is not directly related to Halloween, despite coinciding with it.
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 displaying their favorite foods.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup and altars.
- Celebrated on November 1-2
- Not connected to Halloween
- Involves honoring ancestors and loved ones