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6 Picture Books by Latinx Authors to Teach Kids About Día de los Muertos

Sofía AguilarNovember 2, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 2, 202202144

Celebrated at the beginning of November every year, Día de los Muertos is a time of remembrance for our deceased loved ones, to honor them by building altars complete with photos, candles, marigolds, sugar skulls, and their favorite foods. It’s...

Culture

How to Build an Ancestral Altar for El Día de Los Muertos

Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022047517

Erika Buenaflor is a modern-day curandera who utilizes her vast experience in curanderismo, and knowledge of ancient Mesoamerican shamanism to reveal how this sacred wisdom can help people heal holistically. She’s published several books on curanderismo and is the founder...

News and Entertainment

‘Coco’ Short ‘A Day in the Life of the Dead’ Premieres on Disney+

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 202109602

A brand-new Pixar animated short collection called Pixar Popcorn is available to stream on Disney+ today, and it includes a hilarious short featuring characters from the 2017 beloved hit movie, Coco. The two-minute-long mini-film entitled A Day in the Life...

News and Entertainment

El Paso Victims Will Be Honored With Day of the Dead Altars

Araceli CruzOctober 30, 2019July 27, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 30, 2019July 27, 202002810

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time of solace. It is also a time of remembrance and celebration of life. The holiday has also, unfortunately, become a marketing tool that takes from its lovely essence. But in...

Beauty

30 La Catrina Makeup Tutorials Perfect for Día de los Muertos

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 29, 2019July 27, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 29, 2019July 27, 2020043343

Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to pay homage to loved ones who have passed and celebrate them on the days when they are believed to return to the land of the living — from October 31 to...

News and Entertainment

Bad Bunny and J Balvin Drop Day of the Dead-Inspired Music Video

Araceli CruzOctober 15, 2019July 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 15, 2019July 26, 202003985

With Halloween and Day of the Dead around the corner, reggeaton superstars Bad Bunny and J Balvin just dropped the music video for their supernatural love song, titled “La Canción,” perfect for the spooky holiday. Their latest collaboration is unlike...

News and Entertainment

A Selena Themed Catrina Statue Is Coming to Texas for Día De Los Muertos

Araceli CruzSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 202004864

When I first saw Pixar’s Coco, I loved seeing Frida Kahlo and Maria Felix depicted as calacas — also known as Day of the Dead skeletons. I also wondered what it would be like to see another Latinx icon in...

News and Entertainment

Día de los Muertos Barbie is Coming Soon and Latinx Twitter Has A Lot to Say

Virginia IsaadAugust 29, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 29, 2019July 31, 202007424

Día de Los Muertos is a centuries-old tradition in Mexican culture but it’s slowly developed a presence in the U.S. throughout the years and after Coco it’s only grown in popularity. Now Mattel is releasing what they’ve dubbed the “Barbie Día...

Culture

5 Ways To Celebrate Día de los Muertos

HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 202002380

One way to celebrate Día de los Muertos is cooking. When I was in Mexico City, I picked up a great cookbook: Las fiestas de Frida y Diego, written by Diego Rivera’s daughter Guadalupe. It is a wonderful compilation of recipes...

News and Entertainment

These Artistic Interpretations of Dia de los Muertos are Everything

HipLatinaOctober 31, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 31, 2018September 2, 202002702

Dia de los Muertos is a time to honor and celebrate our loved ones who have passed. The beautiful festivities come alive each October and November, with brilliant colors, ornate patterns, and intricate artwork. You will see tons of vibrantly-colored...

News and Entertainment

The Central American Refugee Caravan Watched An Outdoor Screening of ‘Coco’

Araceli CruzOctober 31, 2018August 31, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 31, 2018August 31, 20200967

While most of us are dressed up today, eager to celebrate Halloween, there’s a whole world out there experiencing unimaginable trauma. For at least one evening the Central American refugee caravan that is on their way to seek in asylum...

Lifestyle

Día de Los Muertos: 13 Essentials To Build Your Own Altar

HipLatinaOctober 25, 2018October 6, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 25, 2018October 6, 2020049419

El Dia del Los Muertos is a special holiday for a lot of people in the Latinx community—Mexican and Central Americans especially. The multi-day holiday which is celebrated over three days in Mexico (and other Latin American countries) takes place on...