Celebrate Life
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It’s a time to honor and remember deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas (altars) at home with photographs, favorite foods, and mementos of the departed. Marigold flowers, sugar skulls, candles, and incense are often used to decorate the altars. The belief is that during this time, the spirits of the dead return to the world of the living to enjoy the offerings and the company of their families. It’s a vibrant and colorful celebration that combines indigenous beliefs with Catholicism. The holiday emphasizes celebrating life rather than mourning death.
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It’s a time to honor and remember deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas (altars) at home with photographs, favorite foods, and mementos of the departed. Marigold flowers, sugar skulls, candles, and incense are often used to decorate the altars. The belief is that during this time, the spirits of the dead return to the world of the living to enjoy the offerings and the company of their families. It’s a vibrant and colorful celebration that combines indigenous beliefs with Catholicism. The holiday emphasizes celebrating life rather than mourning death.
Planning a Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta?
To throw an amazing Día de los Muertos party, here are some steps you can follow:
Decorations
Create a festive atmosphere by decorating your space with papel picado (colorful paper banners), marigold flowers, candles, and sugar skulls. Set up an ofrenda (altar) with photos, favorite foods, and belongings of departed loved ones.
Invitations
Design invitations that capture the essence of the holiday, incorporating vibrant colors and iconic symbols like sugar skulls and marigolds.
Dress Code
Encourage guests to dress up in traditional Día de los Muertos attire, which may include skull face paint, flower crowns, and colorful clothing.
Beverages & Comida
Serve traditional Mexican foods such as tamales, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), and mole. Create cocktails with our Tequila Comisario Dia de Los Muertos recipes, such as Marigold Martini, Spiced Candied Skull Cocktail or get creative and create your own.
Activities
Plan engaging activities like decorating sugar skulls, face painting, and crafting papel picado. Consider having a space where guests can create their own small ofrendas for their loved ones.
Music
Play lively Mexican music, both traditional and modern, to keep the festive atmosphere. You could also hire a mariachi band or have a DJ playing Latin music.
Photobooth/ Filter
Set up a photo booth with props related to the holiday. Guests can take pictures with their face paint and festive outfits or host a filter wall to create extraordinary memory keepsakes.
Favors
Send guests home with small Día de los Muertos-themed party favors, or Limited Edition Tequila Comisario Dia de Los Muertos bottles.
Remember, the key is to embrace the celebratory and respectful spirit of the holiday while creating an enjoyable experience for your guests.
