Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. What I love most about the Day of the Dead is that rather than being a day of mourning, it is a day of celebration. Altars are constructed and offerings are bestowed. There are plenty of festive decorations, probably the most recognizable being the skeletons (calacas) and the skulls (calaveras). With its vibrant colors and iconic designs, it’s hard to overlook this truly special holiday.
(images from Skull Appreciation Society, Mr Yen Designs, Alisa Burke, HGTV, BRIT + CO, Green Wedding Shoes, Pottery Barn, Sighs From The Depths, Mary Catherine Starr, Rock N Roll Bride, Field Guide 35, Traveler’s Market, Caleyelguero, Sweet Sugarbelle, Erin Kate Photography, and Hostess with the Mostess)
This is a lovely post. Truly inspired!
Wow! eye candy! great pics!!!
It’s amazing that skulls and skeletons could be so cheerful!
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Beautiful.
Such great inspiration and a thoughtful way to reframe this time of year! That pumpkin is jaw-dropping.
amazing pictures, I love the colours!!!
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Great post! Reminds me of my kids when they were in elementary school; their entire school would celebrate both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Between the costumes for Halloween and the calacas and calaveras, it was truly a spectacle! Thank you for a lovely memory jolt! 🙂