This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateLosMuertos#CollectiveBias Dia de los muertos is what we call this holiday in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, but you're probably familiar with the name--Day of the Dead. Many people equate Dia de los Muertos to Halloween, but it's actually very religious in it's roots. Central, South America, Mexico, Spain and the Philippines enjoy special Masses and perhaps cleaning … [Read more...]
Halloween Traditions From Around the World: Guaguas de Pan from Ecuador
One of the fun things about living and traveling abroad is that we get to add to our own little holiday festivities as we discover new traditions from our host country. An interesting holiday that people celebrate here in Quito, Ecuador for Halloween is Dia de los Difuntos or Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This celebration takes on a very reverent and spiritual focus versus our fun pumpkins and trick or treating kind of festivities. From what I am told the Day of the Dead here has … [Read more...]