Día de los Muertos

October 30, 2013
Inspiration

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.

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

Día de los Muertos // HonestlyYUM

(images from Skull Appreciation Society, Mr Yen Designs, Alisa Burke, HGTV, BRIT + CO, Green Wedding Shoes, Pottery Barn, Sighs From The DepthsMary Catherine Starr, Rock N Roll Bride, Field Guide 35, Traveler’s Market, Caleyelguero, Sweet Sugarbelle, Erin Kate Photography, and Hostess with the Mostess)

Conversation

Such great inspiration and a thoughtful way to reframe this time of year! That pumpkin is jaw-dropping.

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! 🙂

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