by Elizabeth Morrill takes us to the Sumpango kite festival in Guatemala where they fly giant, colorful kites in honor of All Saint’s Day. What’s that in the sky — is it a bird? is it a plane? If it’s November 1st and you happen to be in the Sacatepéquez Department of Guatemala, then it’s […]
4 Traditions You Need To Know About Day of The Dead in Latin America
by We are officially in my favorite season of the year. The gradual change of the color of the leaves is a process that fills my soul with reverence for life. This is also the season where many families in Latin America and in the world celebrate Day of the Dead, an occasion when people remember […]
Different Ways To Remember Our Loved Ones
by Welcome to the time of year when people from around the world remember their ancestors, honor their forbears, and express admiration for loved ones who have passed on. From our indigenous ancestors, we have Samhain (SAH-win) and Day of the Dead. From Christianity, we have All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. And while […]
Components of a Day of the Dead Altar
by When we talk about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) we also need to learn about the Components of a Day of the Dead Altar. Día de Muertos (or commonly known in the US as Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, and other […]
How To Set Up A Family Altar for Day of the Dead
by RELATED POST: Calavera Puppets for Day of the Dead Every year, around the beginning of the fall, our family has the tradition of decorating, crafting and getting ready for the celebration of Day of the Dead! This is so important because for us, it is really difficult to travel back to our countries of origin, […]