We invite you to join us over the next few days (Oct 26-Nov 01) as we share on NIZUC’s Instagram everything you need to bring one of Mexico’s most important cultural holidays into your home with an explosion of colour and life-affirming joy. We look forward to sharing our traditions with you #DíadeMuertosNIZUC
Flower Crown Tutorial
Preparations for our virtual Día de Muertos celebrations begin with a traditional flower crown tutorial by Gaby Lavor from Canteiro. The Flor de Cempasuchil, also known as the Mexican Marigold, is a bright orange flower that grows around Mexico during autumn. It has become an important symbol of the holiday, not only for its bright orange color, strongly associated with the sun and rebirth, but also because of its uniquely strong smell. We can’t wait to see your homemade flower crowns!
Día de Muertos Coloring Pages
Let’s get creative! Coloring is a great way to relieve stress and take a break from the screen. Here are some traditional Día de Muertos illustration templates for you to print and color in at home. There might also be a few familiar faces in there too!
Winik’s Kids Handcrafts
Our virtual Día de Muertos festival continues! Today the team from our Winik’s Kid’s club is sharing some traditional Mexican handicrafts you can make at home with the family. Here we’ll show you how to make a skull or “Calavera”-themed keychain with beads to wear during the festival.
Catrina Makeup
The Mexican Día de Muertos is a social and celebratory holiday that spills into streets and public squares at all hours of the day and night. Dressing up as skeletons or “La Catrina” is part of the fun. People of all ages have artfully paint their faces to resemble skulls and wear elegant dress and headwear. Here Carolina Bellavista from CB&Co shows you how to create your own Catrina makeup so you are ready to celebrate at home.
Pan de Muerto Recipe
As Día de Muertos approaches, it’s almost time to start feasting! Like any special occasion in Mexico, food plays a vital role in the festival. The most essential delicacy is Pan de Muerto, a delicious loaf of sweet bread, coated in sugar, and decorated to resemble a a circle of human bones. Follow along with our pastry Chef Rubén Sánchez as he shows you how to bake your own Pan de Muerto at home.
Tepache NIZUC
No celebration in Mexico would be complete without a cocktail. Our talented mixologists have created a special Día de Muertos cocktail for your fiesta at home. Check out our IGTV for a tutorial.
Share all your creations on Instagram to be featured by using the hashtag #DíadeMuertosNIZUC
