2nd Annual Dia De Los Muertos parade removed from event due to World Series Game 6; Festival to go on as planned, organizers say
Organizers of the 2nd annual Day of the Dead festival were forced to remove the parade portion of their event due to the World Series making a return to Houston on Saturday.
Celebration of the dead continues in Houston
HOUSTON โ The River Oaks District is all about community and understood the importance of Dia De Los Muertos which is why they are helping people learn more about the Mexican Holiday by hosting a week long list of activities. Thereโs a beautiful altar in their gallery with important information about how to make your very own altar at home to celebrate your departed loved ones.
For many Latinos, virus deaths loom over Day of the Dead
It will sit alongside fresh flowers and Salazar's blouse on Day of the Dead, a holiday that Salazar actually didn't care for much. She decided not to schedule surgery until after Day of the Dead because she wanted to honor her mother properly. Ofelia, 88, is a fifth-generation altar-maker, and both were cultural advisers on Disney-Pixar's โCoco," a movie centered around Day of the Dead. Besides the pandemic-induced sadness, the Esparzas believe Latinos are more interested in observing Day of the Dead. โJust like Mother's Day and Fatherโs Day this year, this is when people go visit their loved ones.โUltimately, some say pageantry isn't what's important.
Gearing up for Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations in Houston
HOUSTON โ The Day of the Dead (el Dรญa de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. Arnaldo Richards Picos is doing just that with decorated altars, cocktails and traditional food including the bread of the dead. Another great tradition many take part in during the Holiday celebrated November 1st and 2nd is painted their faces in skull designs. They do this to represent a deceased loved one or an expression of themselves. One local makeup artist, Edward Sanchez has been doing this for years and has a wide range of designs for people to get creative with.
How to safely enjoy trick-or-treating during COVID-19 pandemic
So, Dr. Regan gives her tips (with CDC guidance) on how to safely collect and distribute candy:WEAR MASKSโThe number one rule this year is going to be making sure everyone is wearing their mask,โ said Dr. Regan. You also donโt want to wear the costume mask over the regular mask,โ Dr. Regan explained. Spread out the candy on a table, the sidewalk, or have goodie bags lined up for easy grab and go. โBecause you are expelling your saliva that you would with normal speaking, you are increasing the amount of virus if you are a carrier,โ Dr. Regan said. โEven with the mask on, just because not everyoneโs mask is as effective, more forceful breathing sometimes respiratory droplets get through that mask.โ
Barbie unveils second Da de Muertos collectible doll
Barbie lovers, you might want to add this to your growing collection. The second edition of a collectible Da de Muertos doll that celebrates a time-honored Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed away. The doll was designed by Mexican-American doll designer Javier Meabe, who also designed the first Da de Muertos doll and the Jurassic Park Claire doll. Meabe said he made sure to stay true to the tradition by adding elements associated with the holiday, such as marigold flowers, the skeletal elements and the traditional calavera design. The doll comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is priced at $75.