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Día De Muertos Barbie Dolls x Benito Santos Exclusive Design Debuts

Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 2022

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 202206903

In keeping with Barbie’s annual tradition we’ve got a new Día De Muertos Barbie doll with stunning colors and calavera designs inspired by the traditional holiday. Mexican American Barbie designer Javier Meabe designed the dolls that includes a Barbie with...

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My Family Built Our First Día de los Muertos Altar in 20 Years After My Abuela’s Passing

Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 202105041

Contrary to popular belief (and unfortunately, Pixar’s Coco), many Mexican-American families don’t observe Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, including mine before this year. In Mexico, observance of the holiday is rarely celebrated except in the southern...

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10 Delicious Treats to Make for Your Dia De Los Muertos Get Together

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 22, 2021025515

Planning a little get together for Dia de los Muertos this year? If so, we have some fantastic ideas for beautiful treats and tasty beverages that will serve double duty as refreshments and decorations at your Dia de los Muertos...

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‘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, 202108555

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...

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Dia de los Muertos: 6 Things You Should Know Before Painting Your Face

Nicole YoungOctober 30, 2020November 2, 2020

by Nicole YoungOctober 30, 2020November 2, 2020021336

When it comes to Dia de Los Muertos, there’s no trick-or-treating. Latinos know that there are a lot of Hispanic traditions that we kinda sorta have to be into. While our ancestors used careteas, or masks, to scare the dead...

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Mattel Releases Día De Los Muertos 2020 Barbie Doll

Virginia IsaadSeptember 8, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 8, 2020010909

Mattel’s released the Día de los Muertos Barbie almost exactly a year ago and after its success they’re re-releasing a 2020 version. The three-day holiday celebrated in Mexico and throughout Latin America has continued to grow in popularity in the...

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

Araceli CruzOctober 30, 2019July 27, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 30, 2019July 27, 202002454

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, 2020029815

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...

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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, 202003985

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...

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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, 202006327

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...

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5 Ways To Celebrate Día de los Muertos

HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 202002008

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...

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These Artistic Interpretations of Dia de los Muertos are Everything

HipLatinaOctober 31, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 31, 2018September 2, 202002334

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...