Dia De Los Muertos: Honoring the Dead with Ornate Makeup
Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that pays respect to friends and family who have passed away.
While it coincides with Halloween, the two holidays are not connected, despite the ornate makeup looks often seen on this day.
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.
- Traditionally celebrated on October 31 and November 1-2
- Not connected to Halloween, despite similar timing
- Ornate makeup looks are a key part of the celebration
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup and altars.