Hello! In the spirit of celebrating Dia de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) and its rich traditions, I’m delighted to share a card that pays homage to the mariachi musician of the holiday. The card, in Halloween colors, features a skeleton mariachi musician -the Dancin’ Day of the Dead Boy (part of the Spellbinders Dancin’ Halloween Collection) – passionately playing the guitar and radiating a sense of liveliness and festive energy.
During Day of the Dead, practiced on November 1 and 2, the graves of loved ones are decorated, special foods are made, and special festivals and processions are held. You can read more about the celebration in this Smithsonian article. The sentiment, from the Dancin’ Halloween Sentiments set, translates to “Long live life.” I used a different sentiment from this sentiment set HERE on a card that showcased the Spellbinders Gnome Drive Collection.
The mariachi musician encapsulates the heart and soul of Dia de los Muertos as a symbol of the connection between life and death. While our loved ones may have passed, their spirit lives on through our joyful celebrations and cherished memories.
What an informative blog post! The card is great, the facts were interesting!