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 intricate makeup looks.
The celebration, observed from November 1 to November 2, is not directly connected to Halloween, despite often 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 opulent skull designs, explains that the celebration involves displaying the deceased's favorite foods and sharing memories of them.
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 with altars and makeup
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