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American Girl honors Día De Los Muertos with New Celebration Outfit Set

Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 2022

by Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 202203012

Día De Los Muertos is celebrated from November 1 through November 2 and is a long-standing cultural tradition in many Latin American countries, especially in Mexico. In September, Barbie released two Día De Los Muertos-inspired dolls created by Mexican American...

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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, 202201965

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...

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Make This TikToker’s Mexican Hamburguesa With The Perfect Blend Of Cheeses From Sargento® Cheese

Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 2022

by Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 20220151064

Sponsored by Sargento Foods Inc. On Día De Los Muertos, we uplift and honor the memory of our loved ones by offering tasty food and treats for the visiting spirits. For Ariana Ruiz, Latina mom and TikTok culinary extraordinaire, remembering...

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How I’m Enjoying & Reclaiming the Fall Traditions as a Latina

Sofía AguilarOctober 31, 2022

by Sofía AguilarOctober 31, 20220186078

Whenever I think of the fall season, a few of the same images pop in my head: Starbucks’s beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), suburbs where the leaves turn red and yellow, and those “Christian girl autumn” photos of white women...

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

Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022047157

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...

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Día De Muertos Barbie Dolls x Benito Santos Exclusive Design Debuts

Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 2022

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 202209375

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, 202106268

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, 2021030616

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, 202109328

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, 2020026682

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, 2020012050

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, 202002736

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...