Day of the Dead Traditions

Day of the Dead Party Guide

Angela Villalba

A popular new alternative to a Halloween party, Day of the Dead parties are being held all over the United States either on the weekend before or after November 2. Don’t feel timid about hosting a sugar skull party as they are fun, family oriented and everyone who comes takes...

Teach about Day of the Dead ~ Enseñar a Día de los Muertos

Angela Villalba

About Día de Los Muertos Read History of Day of the Dead & The Sugar Skull Tradition Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead - from the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. An interactive transmedia book focusing on Latino culture and the Día de los Muertos (Day of the...

Day of the Dead weddings & sugar skull wedding cake

Angela Villalba

“Til Death do us Part” is part of the traditional marriage vow. Some Day of the Dead lovers like to use this theme at their receptions using the Spanish translation of “Amor Eterno” or eternal love intertwined with skeleton decorations, floral design, reception favors and even magnificent, colorful wedding cakes In...

Sugar skull blanks can be made long before Day of the Dead

Angela Villalba

Summertime is a great time to make your sugar skulls for upcoming Day of the Dead festivities!  Once dry and packed away in a cardboard box, a sugar skull blank can last for several years… just don’t store in a plastic covered box. Warm days are perfect for making skulls...