Día de Muertos from home? Here's how 💀✨
If Day of the Dead is your favorite celebration of the year, you are not alone; it's ours too! This month we enjoy the sweet aroma of "pan de muerto," the streets are flooded with the intense orange of marigold flowers, and we welcome the joyful visit of Catrinas, skeletons, and Alebrijes.
However, this year, crowds are not part of anyone's plan, so we want to tell you how to experience the most special Day of the Dead, even in times of COVID.
Fun Fact: Did you know that in pre-Hispanic times, the Mexica celebrated the dead for 40 days? From a different perspective, it's nice to celebrate Day of the Dead in quarantine, as it brings us a little closer to how the festivity was experienced in the past.
1. Dress for the occasion
In a world of Catrinas and skeletons, be yourself. These are emblematic and beloved characters of this celebration. However, if this year you want to add your unique touch to your Day of the Dead look, there are fresh and creative options, proposed by brands with a 100% Mexican seal.
We have the complete kit! T-shirts you won't want to take off, sweatshirts for these sudden cold snaps, and since safety comes first, we have the coolest masks so you can be ultra-protected and look great!
2. Make your own creative offering
Every year, the monumental offerings, like the one in the Zócalo, are surprising in scale and creativity. Perhaps walking through a square with hundreds of people is not the best idea this time. But that doesn't mean that creativity can't be experienced inside your home.
Decide who you will make the offering for, cook their favorite food, decorate with many colors, and get the traditional marigold flowers that will surely leave their intense scent for several days. And if you have the opportunity to do it with your family, even better!
3. Bake your own pan de muerto
Don't we agree that it's not Day of the Dead if there's no pan de muerto? Thanks to this delight (and temptation), we can't wait for October to come again, and with good reason! Whether you prefer it sprinkled with sugar or sesame seeds. You stick to traditions and prefer it with an anise flavor. Or, on the contrary, your palate has a taste for innovative flavors (glazed, filled, or all at once!). You can't miss the opportunity to try one, or even better, create your own version at home.
To accompany the sweet comfort of pan de muerto, you can have a hot drink, like hot chocolate or coffee. And if you want to feel extra warm, how about an ultra-cozy sweatshirt that reflects your love for this season?
4. Take a dog for a walk
We know that a dog is man's (and woman's) best friend, but there is one in particular that can accompany us in both life and death. Xoloitzcuintles are great guardian and companion dogs, and they are also super loyal and affectionate. Let a four-legged friend (Xoloitzcuintle or not) accompany you not only on your journey to the afterlife but also during quarantine and home office. October can be the perfect month to give a home to those who need it most.
This year is an opportunity to do something different
The Mexicas took 40 days to celebrate their dead. Today, those 40 days (or more?) have been used for other purposes, but that doesn't mean you can't experience the celebration to the same extent as the ancient lords of Tenochtitlán. With a little creativity, good company, and the perfect look, this year can be the beginning of new traditions.
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