Dia De Los Muertos

Lush's Día de Muertos Collection Honors the Mexican Tradition

09/19/2023

Lush's Día de Muertos Collection Honors the Mexican Tradition

There are a few things that might come to mind when you think of Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead), like the bright floral arrangements, colorful streams of papel picado, and bold skull makeup, for instance.

The History Behind Día de los Muertos

10/31/2022

The History Behind Día de los Muertos

El Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Latin America's most misunderstood holidays.

How Disney's "Coco" Helped Destigmatize Día de los Muertos

10/20/2022

How Disney's "Coco" Helped Destigmatize Día de los Muertos

Why are we still adoringly watching Disney/Pixar's film "Coco" five years after its release date?

Why Mexican Americans Make Atole on Día de los Muertos

10/18/2022

Why Mexican Americans Make Atole on Día de los Muertos

Synonymous with sweater weather and based on flavor alone, atole will put your pumpkin-spice latte to shame.

Barbie Releases a Collection of Calavera-Adorned Dolls For Día de los Muertos

09/09/2022

Barbie Releases a Collection of Calavera-Adorned Dolls For Día de los Muertos

Barbie is continuing its annual celebration of Día de los Muertos.

The Meaning Behind Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls

10/30/2021

The Meaning Behind Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls

Día de los Muertos is a colorful celebration to honor death and those who have passed, but when people ask me to explain the history behind this date, what exactly it entails, and why we remember the dead for a day or two (Nov. 1 and 2) or even an entire week, it gets tricky.

How to Honor Your Ancestors With Food on Día de los Muertos

10/28/2021

How to Honor Your Ancestors With Food on Día de los Muertos

Why is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated subsequent to Halloween?

How to Build a Día de los Muertos Altar That Honors Your Own Heritage

10/26/2021

How to Build a Día de los Muertos Altar That Honors Your Own Heritage

Día de los Muertos was originally a way for ancient Mesoamerican Indigenous groups, like the Aztecs and other Nahua people who lived in what is now central Mexico, to collectively honor their dead ancestors and call them back to earth to feast and spend time with loved ones.

Tapatío's Día De Los Muertos Makeup Collection Includes a Lime-Shaped Sponge

10/19/2021

Tapatío's Día De Los Muertos Makeup Collection Includes a Lime-Shaped Sponge

Calling all hot sauce lovers: Hipdot Cosmetics is bringing back its famous Tapatío collaboration, but with a twist.

Sugar Skulls Are Part of the Día de los Muertos Squishmallow Set, and We'll Take All of Them

09/08/2021

Sugar Skulls Are Part of the Día de los Muertos Squishmallow Set, and We'll Take All of Them

We gotta say it: the best part about fall this year are the seasonal Squishmallows.

This Mexico-Based Makeup Artist Will Give You Major Día de los Muertos Catrina Inspiration

09/24/2020

This Mexico-Based Makeup Artist Will Give You Major Día de los Muertos Catrina Inspiration

María Fernanda Barbosa Vega is a 22-year-old makeup artist from Sinaloa, México with years of experience in the beauty realm.

14 Desserts Shaped Like Sugar Skulls to Mark Day of the Dead

10/31/2019

14 Desserts Shaped Like Sugar Skulls to Mark Day of the Dead

You know one of the most popular traditions for Día de los Muertos is preparing homemade sugar skulls to set on altars for loved ones who have passed away.