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 intricate makeup looks.
The celebration, traditionally observed on November 1-2, is not connected to Halloween, despite sometimes 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.
Makeup artist Judith Batista, a master of the opulent skulls, describes the celebration as a time to display favorite foods and share memories of loved ones who have passed away.
Autor summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup.
- Celebrated on November 1-2
- Not connected to Halloween
- Includes altars with favorite things and marigolds