Dia De Los Muertos Gathering
Last updated August 21, 2024
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Learn about Día De Los Muertos from Vanessa of First Gen House . Follow along with her easy-to-follow tips as you decorate your home to celebrate the holiday with fun lighting options from The Home Depot.
Table of Contents
Día De Los Muertos Gathering
Set The Mood
Incorporate Color
Set The Table for Nostalgic Food
Keep Your Guests Warm
Día De Los Muertos Gathering
Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday that celebrates loved ones who have passed on. This colorful family-centered holiday originated in Mexico and is celebrated across Latin America. Set the tone for any family gathering with festive colors all while staying warm outdoors.
Set The Mood
Candles are an essential element of Day of Dead celebrations but they can be a risk when gathering in groups. To set the mood, opt for solar-powered lightssolar-powered lights
that provide the same feeling of warmth all while projecting fun shapes and effects onto the area where you will be gathering.
Incorporate Color
Day of the Dead in Mexico comes with a variety of vibrant fireworks! To introduce fun colors to your party, lean on color-changing LED string lights that you can customize to reflect your Latinx Heritage. Each light bulb could be set to your favorite colors from your phone.
Set The Table for Nostalgic Food
This holiday encourages people to cook and enjoy the favorite meals of the people they miss. When setting the table, incorporate fresh florals, and a mix of textiles that offer a nod to your heritage. To take the mood one step further, install a tabletop fire pit that will wow and warm your guests while enjoying their meal.
Keep Your Guests Warm
Day of the Dead is celebrated from October 31st through November 2nd when the temperature tends to drop across the United States. To keep your guests warm, set out plenty of cozy sarapes (blanket-like shawls) and roll out a patio heater to enjoy your outdoor space late into the evening.
Día De Los Muertos encourages families and friends to gather and remember their loved ones. With these ideas, you can host a color-filled Day of the Dead dinner that leaves your guests feeling festive and connected to your heritage.
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