Small day of the dead altar

Since becoming a mom I knew I wanted to pass on my Hispanic Heritage and traditions to los bodoques. Growing up Latina, Mamá would take me to el Mercado de Portales to buy all the stuff for the altar. While some of the pieces could be re-used over the years, it was always fun to go on the hunt for new pieces, and of course pick some new papel picado, sugar and chocolate skulls (that you can eat after), and the fresh zempasúchitl (marigold flowers). I started putting up my own altar in the US…

Mexico Travel & Gift Shop on Instagram: "🌸☠️ What is an ofrenda or Day of the Dead altar? 🌸☠️ (📷: @ashleemmoreno) The ofrenda (offering) is what we offer to our deceased to let them know that they are still in our lives. The celebration of the dead should not be a painful one. In fact, you should not receive family members, friends or ancestors with tears in your eyes, because it is a day of festejo (celebration). When you receive a visitor in Mexico, you always receive them with open…

🇲🇽 We love Mexico's Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) so much that we made another garland in traditional colors! This year it's Oct 29 - Nov 2. It's a time of ancestral remembrance, deeply filled with meaning, ritual and bright colors. This garland will instantly become an heirloom for use year after year on any ofrenda (altar), alongside all your other family treasures. Only at: etsy.me/4efbXLB #DiaDeLosMuertos #diadelosmuertos #díadelosmuertos #diadelosmuertosart…

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Day of the Dead Laser Cut Miniature Dollhouse KIT - The centuries old tradition of Día de Muertos is to build altars or "ofrendas" of favorite foods and beverages and displaying photos and memorabilia of our dearly departed. Dia de los Muertos is November 1st every year and is a celebration and a way to remember those that have passed before us. This is a laser cut kit that requires assembly and decoration and painting as you choose. The pictures are for ideas. The kit you receive will be…