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Highlight of Talent: Shadow Boxes or Nichos Mexicanos
Learn all about the work of art that are shadow boxes, known in Spanish as nichos, vitrinas, or retablos, as well as the history of the talented hands who make them in Casa Calavera, a workshop in Puebla, Mexico.
Día de Muertos in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
One of Mexico’s favorites, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, holds Día de Muertos traditions that are world-renowned and today we invite you to join us in highlighting this magical town during these special celebrations.
How it's Made: Papel Picado
If there is something that characterizes Day of the Dead festivities, it definitely would be the presence of papel picado everywhere. Between sugar skulls, candles, Cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, colors, pan de muerto, food, and more, Mexicans celebrate their dead and honor their lives with color all around in Día de los Muertos. This tradition has become a complete sensation, crossing borders across the world where Día de Muertos gains its recognition as one of Mexico’s most important and authentic traditions.
La Leyenda de La Llorona, The Weeping Woman.
One of the most common scary folktales from Mexico: La Leyenda de la Llorona (The Weeping Woman). Every town of Mexico has testimonies of a ghostly woman who roams the streets every night weeping for the loss of their children, screaming over and over “¡ay, mis hijos! (Oh, my children!)”.
Elements of an ofrenda: Welcoming our loved ones from Mictlán
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s most famous holidays and traditions. This blog highlights the essential elements that go in ofrendas, allowing the opportunity to explain what it all means and the reason behind the beauty behind ofrendas! Ready to try creating your own?
Day of the Dead V.S. Halloween
Contrary to popular belief, Day of the Dead is not the Mexican Halloween. There are similarities between both celebrations worth looking into, though. Similarly, there are differences, such as el Día de los Muertos being a three-day event and aiming to honor the deceased loved ones.
