Tip of the Week: Celebrate the Day of the Dead!
Whether you love Halloween so much that you want the festivities to go on or you’ve never been a fan of the candy and costume extravaganza, here’s the perfect holiday for you to celebrate: Day of the Dead! Far from serious or scary, this Latin-American occasion cheerfully honors departed family members with lots of food and colorful decorations!
A Latin-American Tradition
Traditionally, the party takes place between November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and certain areas of the United States, and is marked by vibrant paper flowers and decorative skulls to symbolize death and rebirth – not to scare!
Plan to serve classic Mexican dishes like empanadas, chicken mole, tamales (take out works well here!) and for the finishing touch, candy sugar skulls and Pan de Muerto or Bread of the Dead.
Invite guests to a big, family style meal, raise a joyful toast to those gone from us and enjoy this unique holiday!
Resources
For some traditional Halloween fun, enjoy fabulously frightening ideas for Halloween entertaining, decorating, gift giving and more:
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We celebrate this holiday, time to remember your loved ones who have passed on. You would be surprised some cities have a parade and festivities as well.