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Day of the Dead Decorations

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 19:17:05 +0000

As you may know, Day of the Dead- Día de los Muertos– is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, some other countries in Latin America, a few countries in Europe, and the Philippines. The Day of the Dead remembers people who have died, as families and friends create altars and offerings in their homes on a...

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Day of the Dead Skeleton Craft

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:36:32 +0000

This is a creative, fun skeleton craft that is perfect for kids learning about Day of the Dead- and can be easily adapted for high school Spanish classes! If you are ever in Mexico during October, you will see silly skeletons dressed as characters, with every occupation under the sun EVERYWHERE! Skeleton carpenters, skeleton...

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Glow-in-the-Dark Skull Bags for Day of the Dead!

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:41:42 +0000

These skull bags for Day of the Dead are sponsored by . This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! My 9 year old daughter has decided that she is growing out of her hard pumpkin trick-or-treat bag, so I thought we could upcycle a cloth grocery bag for her treats this year. We were sent some Tulip...

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Day of the Dead Face Paint!

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:11:26 +0000

How cute is my little guy sporting Day of the Dead face paint as a “calavera” (skull)?? Here are some simple step-by-step instructions to create your own unique Day of the Dead face paint design! Whether you’re going for cute or creepy, it’s easy to complete your Day of the Dead or Halloween look. This post...

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Make an Easy Skull for Day of the Dead

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 04:55:56 +0000

We recently made a super-easy, Day of the Dead craft: Before beginning this craft, I recommend you read this article on why you’ll find so many skulls and skeletons in Day of the Dead in Mexico. First, we found some paper maché skulls (click here to order from amazon). We gathered all of our favorite...

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Day of the Dead Pictures: Día de los Muertos Slideshow

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:05 +0000

This weekend we visited MECA in Houston (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) for their annual Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos exhibit and celebration. The colorful displays, lively music and dancing, and smells of carnitas and fresh tortillas transported us to Mexico. Here is a slideshow of Day of the Dead...

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Fancy Skull Crafts for Day of the Dead

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:24:51 +0000

Skull crafts are becoming more popular as Day of the Dead moves into the mainstream. As you may know, Day of the Dead- Día de los Muertos– is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, some other countries in Latin America, a few countries in Europe, and the Philippines. In Mexico, skeletons are decorated, dressed-up, and given...

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Why so many Skeletons & Skulls for Day of the Dead?

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:10:04 +0000

Do you ever wonder why there are so many skulls for Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, other countries in Latin America, some places in the US with large Hispanic populations, some countries in Europe, and the Philippines. Based on the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day...

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Mexican Sweet Pumpkin Dessert

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:26:27 +0000

Are you interested in an authentic fall dessert from Mexico? Super-easy, super-delicious: the Mexican recipe of “calabaza en tacha” is a sweet pumpkin dessert that kids will love. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Pumpkin has been cultivated in Mexico for thousands of years. Archeologists have found pumpkin seeds in tombs in Mexico...

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Día de los Muertos: Remembering Our Loved Ones with Ofrendas

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:17:23 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Día de los Muertos, or Todos Santos is a holiday remembering those who have died, and is celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, and other Latin American countries. Many families make an ofrenda (altar) in their homes on a table or shelves to pay tribute to their loved ones...

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Let’s Read about Day of the Dead

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:08:16 +0000

Have you ever heard of Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead, known as “Día de los Muertos” is one of Mexico’s most important celebrations. Ask your children to find Mexico on the map. How far is Mexico from your hometown? What do you know about Mexico? During the first week of November...

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Day of the Dead Bread from Mexico: History and a Recipe

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:22 +0000

Towns in Mexico, and other Latin American countries each celebrate the first of November differently. In Guatemala and Bolivia, “Todos Santos” (All Saint’s Day) is a time to gather at the cemeteries and leave flowers and food for the spirits of loved ones. In Mexico, “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in a similar fashion,...

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