MEXICO: El Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a day to honor family members who have passed away. This tradition dates back to the Aztecs. People believe that spirits come back to visit us from Oct. 31-Nov. 2nd. The skeletons you see are very happy to be reunited with their loved ones.
People make ofrendas, or altars, in their homes to remember and honor their dearly departed. The movie Coco is a great introduction to this Mexican holiday, as well as the cortometraje/ short film below. Keep scrolling to see an infographic contrasting Halloween and the Day of the Dead–they are not the same!
LINKS: Article- Muy Bueno; 24 Day of the Dead Activities for Kids; Jigsaw Puzzle; Customs & Traditions (SpanishMama); Day of the Dead, Day of the Dead- Flavor; Day of the Dead; Receta de Pan de Muerto; Image #1, Image #2, Image #3, Image #4
Movies & Songs
Read Alouds & Coloring Sheets
- Clatter-Bash!: A Day of the Dead Celebration; read aloud HERE
- Día de Muertos- Book
- Day of the Dead Coloring Pages
In Guatemala…
- Giant Kite Festival- Day of the Dead (Guatemala)
- Todos los santos- Day of the Dead (Guatemala)
- Barriletes gigantes (Guatemala)
- Barriletes- pic (Guatemala)
DIY- Flowers, Makeup, & Papel Picado
- How Marigolds Became the Iconic Flower
- The Role Marigolds Play
- DIY Flower Making Tutorial
- DIY Tissue Paper Flowers
- Como hacer flores
- Flores de cempasúchil
- How To Make Papel Picado (Deep Space Sparkle)
- Sugar Skulls (Deep Space Sparkle)
- Sugar Skulls (Mexico)
- Tissue Paper Flower Craft
- Day of the Dead Makeup Tutorial
- Maquillaje de La Catrina Paso a Paso
- Makeup Tutorial- Day of the Dead
- Beautiful Face Paint Insta
Halloween vs. Día de Muertos
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