{"id":12929,"date":"2022-09-28T03:48:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T08:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=12929"},"modified":"2022-09-28T07:42:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T12:42:45","slug":"dia-de-los-muertos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/dia-de-los-muertos","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12933\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paper-decors-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg\" alt=\"Paper decors for Dia de los Muertos celebration\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paper-decors-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paper-decors-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paper-decors-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is approaching, and it\u2019s time to start planning how you\u2019re going to celebrate this major holiday. Colorful decorations, delicious food, and rich costumery await \u2014 but what\u2019s the best way to celebrate?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll take you through some of our favorite ideas of how to celebrate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll cover traditions, food inspiration, fun ideas, and some of our best-loved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party invites.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is <\/b><b>Dia de los Muertos<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cultural holiday that honors the dead. The name of the holiday is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of the Dead,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and it\u2019s a rich part of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Day of the Dead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s origins date back thousands of years to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aztec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Nahua peoples, and it has long been celebrated in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Latin American culture. The holiday takes place every year between October 31 and November 2 (overlapping with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Saints\u2019 Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on November 1 and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Souls\u2019 Day <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on November 2). It\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebration of life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and death \u2014 a time to honor departed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not with sadness but with joy, excitement, and color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Celebrate <\/b><b>Dia de los Muertos<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12931\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/candles-and-fruits-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg\" alt=\"Candles and fruits for Dia de los Muertos celebration\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/candles-and-fruits-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/candles-and-fruits-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/candles-and-fruits-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tradition of celebrating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Day of the Dead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lives on. Here\u2019s how to honor the day with traditions, cooking, visitations, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Build and Decorate Your <\/b><b>Ofrenda<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ofrenda, or altar, is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofthedead.holiday\/traditions\/the-ofrenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>a central part<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These altars aren\u2019t for worship, though: They\u2019re to honor your lost <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make them feel comfortable and welcomed during their journey back to the living for the holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a cozy corner of your home and build your ofrenda. This typically features multiple levels \u2014 the top for photos and items to remember your loved ones by, and the bottom for a delicious offering of food and drink. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Day of the Dead altar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically adorned with a colorful tablecloth and cut paper decorations known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">papel picado<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marigolds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the flower of choice, and the display also usually includes brightly colored fruit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ofrenda should be sure to feature all four elements: earth (food), water (a jug of water), wind (papel picado), and fire (candles). It\u2019s common to showcase personal belongings from your departed relatives, along with offerings of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bread of the dead) and their favorite meals. Decorative crafted <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calacas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (skulls) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar skulls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often included as decoration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Make and Hang <\/b><b>Papel Picado<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papel picado<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most memorable decorations that you\u2019ll see around the time of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These colorful banners are a beautiful part of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> culture and are used for both decoration and symbolism during the holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These decorations are made from sheets of tissue paper with designs cut in. They\u2019re often created hundreds at a time with a chisel or mallet, but can also be made one by one with scissors \u2014 making them an ideal children\u2019s art project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Bake Bread of the Dead<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another element you\u2019ll see on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrenda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as the bread of the dead. This sweet pan dulce bread topped with an orange sugar glaze is placed upon the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrenda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or served during a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of the Dead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t complicated, which means you can make it a family tradition to bake it together. Follow a traditional recipe passed down through the generations, or try this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/pan-de-muerto-2343007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pan de muerto recipe<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re new to baking this delicious bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Serve a Delicious Feast<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food is a key theme within <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although much of the focus is on providing a wonderful collection of dishes for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrenda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can also enjoy dining on some of these classic dishes yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a staple of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of the Dead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dinners, along with tamales, mole, and tortilla soup. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calaveras<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar skulls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) make an ideal sweet treat, as do caramel tarts and traditional alegrias candies. When it comes to drinks, hot cocoa is a popular choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Honor Departed <\/b><b>Loved Ones<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a time for remembering departed relatives, so be sure to plan some activities to honor them and bring their memories alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honor your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family member<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite foods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, place their treasured belongings on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrenda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and introduce younger members of the family to their favorite hobbies, interests, or music. Sing songs about their life and recount stories from the past. Don\u2019t forget to lay out a pillow and blanket in your home, too, for your lost relatives to rest after their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long journey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> back to the living.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Dress in a Traditional <\/b><b>Day of the Dead<\/b><b> Costume<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-wearing-traditional-costumes-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg\" alt=\"People wearing traditional costumes for Dia de los Muertos celebration\" width=\"850\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-wearing-traditional-costumes-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-wearing-traditional-costumes-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/people-wearing-traditional-costumes-for-Dia-de-los-Muertos-celebration-768x527.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This holiday is known for its richness of colors, so it\u2019s no surprise that the traditional dress and costumes follow suit. Bold colors, intricate details, and flowers are all commonplace in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outfits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women traditionally wear a beautifully embroidered dress known as a Puebla, or they might choose a brightly colored maxi dress, along with a floral headpiece. Men often wear an elegant dark suit and a large brimmed black hat. Many people will have their face painted in the style of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calaveras<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 with white <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face paint<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dark eyes, and a detailed skull-like design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Visit the Graves of <\/b><b>Loved Ones<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many people visit the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grave sites<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of lost <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the anniversaries of their death, on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the graveyard is a place that really comes alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many families visit the graves of relatives over the holiday period to be close to their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Graves are decorated similarly to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrendas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with bright <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marigolds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar skulls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, small gifts, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The area is lit with candles, and the graveyards are filled with a sense of celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Include Children in the Celebrations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the holiday references death, there\u2019s no reason to keep young children away. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers children of all ages lots of wonderful ways to engage with the holiday, feel close to their deceased relatives, and express their creativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get younger <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of the Dead celebrations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like preparing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan de muerto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calaveras<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Have them help set up and decorate the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ofrenda<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grave site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Encourage them to try making their own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">papel picado<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or let them enjoy craft activities that teach them about the holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Travel to an Organized <\/b><b>Dia de los Muertos<\/b><b> Event<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of families choose to host their own private celebrations for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\">plan a party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the holiday. If you don\u2019t want to play host, heading to a community organized event or celebration is a great way to honor the holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major cities in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico City<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oaxaca<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have thriving holiday celebrations, as do U.S. cities like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explore what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of the Dead festivities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are happening near you, or plan a road trip to experience something new.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Be Respectful of Culture and Traditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from popular works of art, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jos\u00e9 Guadalupe Posada<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s famous La <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calavera Catrina<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> etching or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> movie \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coco<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d Perhaps you\u2019ve seen people in colorful outfits with their faces painted like skulls. Whatever your route to learning about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Day of the Dead<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your interest in celebrating it, the key is to be respectful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cultural celebration \u2014 one that shouldn\u2019t be imitated or adopted out of context or as a<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/halloween-party-invitations\">Halloween party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme. If the event is culturally significant to you, celebrate it in your own way and honor the traditions that feel relevant to you. If you\u2019re invited to celebrate alongside one of your friends, do so respectfully and learn about the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/day-dead-dia-de-muertos-origins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customs and history of Dia de los Muertos<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Colorful Invites for Your <\/b><b>Dia de los Muertos Celebration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re throwing a party to celebrate the holiday, you\u2019ll need some colorful<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/dia-de-los-muertos\"><strong>Dia de los Muertos<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invites<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to match. Our<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">online invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect, as they let you customize everything from the color options to the wording.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invitations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sugar Skull<\/b><b> Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12936\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12936\" class=\"wp-image-12936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugar-Skull-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Skull Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugar-Skull-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sugar-Skull-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Ashley Ottinger<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/sugar-skull\/blue\/halloween\"><strong>sugar skull<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features one of the most well-known elements of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calaveras<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose from four traditionally inspired color options, or ask our designers to make your own color palette a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sketched Skull Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12935\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12935\" class=\"wp-image-12935 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketched-Skull-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Sketched Skull Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketched-Skull-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sketched-Skull-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The metallic effect on this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/sketched-skull\/pink\/halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>sketched skull invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is gorgeous and makes it ideal for a more sophisticated take on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party. This design is available in gold, rose gold, or black and white to match your theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Marigolds<\/b><b> &amp; <\/b><b>Sugar Skulls<\/b><b> Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12932\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12932\" class=\"wp-image-12932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Marigolds &amp; Sugar Skulls Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marigolds-Sugar-Skulls-Invitation-2-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add some playfulness to the moment with this<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/marigolds-%26-sugar-skulls\/black\/kids-birthday\"><strong>marigolds &amp; sugar skulls<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While this example is styled as a birthday party invite, you just need to change the wording to make this the perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party invite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrate with Color This <\/b><b>Dia de los Muertos<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is all about honoring and remembering our lost <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loved ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We do this through food, drink, stories, music, and costume. Use this guide to help you find some new ideas for your next <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dia de los Muertos celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or to remind you of some favorite traditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to host a party for the holiday, explore our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/dia-de-los-muertos\"><strong>Dia de los Muertos<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each features beautiful illustrations of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar skulls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more, with the option to customize to suit your event perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dia de los Muertos is approaching, and it\u2019s time to start planning how you\u2019re going to celebrate this major holiday. 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