Oct 27 2006
DIY Day of the Dead sugar skulls
In case you think making sugar skulls is beyond your ability, here are some pictures my friend Michelle sent me of the sugar skulls she made this year.
As she wrote, “We always celebrate El Día de los Muertos. Celebrating for us begins on (her husband) Sean’s birthday on October 31. We continue on November 1, All Saints Day. This is the day the spirits of children are remembered. Then we wrap it with a big dinner on November 2, All Souls Day. The day the adult spirits are remembered.
“This year I am making Mole (a Mexican sauce). It’s going to take three days of cooking to get it done. But oh boy is it going to be good!! I can’t wait until 2008 when we get to go to Oaxaca. I’ve been wanting to go there since I was in high school!”
More books for El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead:
Pablo Remembers– for ages 9-12, this photo documentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo’s grandmother.
- Day of the Dead
– for preschoolers through third graders, this book shows a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead.
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One Response to “DIY Day of the Dead sugar skulls”
Those are really nice, I’ve always been facinated by Day of the Dead. I hope I get to travel to Mexico someday