Celebrating Dia De Muertos {Day of the Dead}

by nibblesandfeasts on October 30, 2011

 

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Throught the years, we’ve been blessed enough to experience Dia de Muertos in Oaxaca and more recently, here in Los Angeles. Day of the Dead is a very symbolic holiday. We celebrate the lives of those loved ones we’ve lost and continue to cherish and honor their memories on November 1st (All Saint’s Day) and 2nd (All Souls Day).

Altars are built and decorated with Zempasuchil (Mexican Marigolds), candles, and ofrendas such as the departed’s favorite food and trinkets. Most commonly,  pan de muerto and sugar skulls. Below are some of my favorite photos I’ve taken in year’s past and some from an amazing event I attended this year at The Autry museum.

Scroll to the bottom of this post and find out how you can make sugar skulls and pan de muerto (Bread of the dead) to adorn your altar at home as ofrendas.

 

 

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My cousin Kimberly singing with Grupo MAZA

 

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See my guest post on Spanglish Baby and learn how to make sugar skulls.

 

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Presley’s Pantry.  Click here for recipe.

Otra vez…en español!

A lo largo de los años, hemos estados tan bendecidos para presenciare el Dia de Muertos en Oaxaca y más recientemente, aquí en Los Angeles. El Día de Muertos es una celebración muy simbólica. Nosotros celebramos la vida de los seres queridos que hemos perdido y continuamos apreciando y honrando su memoria el 1 de noviembre (Día de los Angelitos) y segundo (Día de los Difuntos).

Los altares son construidos y decorados con, velas y ofrendas, como la comida favorita de los difuntos y baratijas y artículos personales preferidos. Por lo general, pan de muerto y calaveritas de azúcar. A continuación les presento algunas de mis fotos favoritas que he tomado en los últimos años y algunas de un fascinante evento  que asisti este año en el museo Autry.

Desplácese hasta las fotos de las calaveritas de azucar y pan de muerto de  este post y les compartiré las recetas de cómo hacer calaveras de azúcar y pan de muerto para adornar su altar en la casa como ofrendas.

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Adriana (ClayCatShop) October 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm

Me encanta! Que buenas las fotos y el articulo! Para mi es nueva esta tradicion, y he aprendido mucho de ella por medio de mis clientes que me encargan skull necklaces, 3D illustrations and even cake toppers! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful beautiful post! :)

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Alexandra October 30, 2011 at 12:51 pm

These are wonderful photos! I've always wanted to go to this festival, but the time of year always creates a schedule problem. Thanks for the beautiful pics!

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Presley's Pantry October 30, 2011 at 1:14 pm

What a beautiful post…. Your pictures are ALIVE! I love all the pretty colors and gorgeous altars! xoxox.

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JustOneMiss October 30, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Gorgeous pictures!! Thank you so much for sharing them!

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Anonymous October 30, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Can I just say how much I love this post. I so wish we had those type of festivites here. Love your pictures. Patricia

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Ericka October 30, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Thanks everyone. These photos do not do justice to the event. The mood and visuals should really be experienced in real life. :)

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theartmuse October 30, 2011 at 8:12 pm

I didn't see you there yesterday! Love the pics. The procession was so amazing!

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Chantilly Patiño October 30, 2011 at 9:50 pm

Beautiful and amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. :) I have never been to Dia de los muertos celebration yet and have always wanted to attend…hopefully someday very soon. <3

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Valentina November 1, 2011 at 10:01 pm

what a beautiful, vibrant celebration!

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Unknown Mami November 2, 2011 at 7:38 am

Fantastic images! Wonderful tradition.

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