How to Celebrate the Day of the Dead

Instructions Step 1: Inflate the balloon Inflate the balloon a day in advance or inflate and deflate it several times to make it more pliable. Step 2: Create the skull shape Set the balloon on the mouth of the jar to steady it as you work. Create a skull shape by wrapping a few strips …

Instructions Step 1: Cover the table Cover the table with cut tissue paper, or papel picado in Spanish, arrange the boxes on the table, also covering them with paper so your altar has 3 tiers. Significant colors for the paper are purple, white, and pink to symbolize pain, hope, and celebration, respectively. TIP: You can …

Instructions Step 1: Buy orange marigolds Buy orange marigolds for the ofrenda, or altar. These will be sold in abundance close to the holiday at any Mexican market you visit. Other flowers can be used, but marigolds are the traditional flower of the holiday. Step 2: Find Pan de Muerto Find pan de muerto, or …

Instructions Step 1: Decorate your home Decorate your home with orange marigolds and fruits in anticipation of the arrival of the dead on October 31. Step 2: Set up an altar Set up an altar with pictures of deceased family members. Decorate it with flowers, bread, fruit and candy. TIP: Buy some special Day of …

Instructions Step 1: Make albondigas Make albondigas, or meatballs, by bringing a quart of water with the carrots, potatoes, a diced onion, salsa, and bouillon cubes to a boil in a stockpot. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Step 2: Make meatballs and cook Mix the ground beef, …

Instructions Step 1: Mix dry ingredients Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, anise seed, and yeast in a mixing bowl until everything’s combined. Step 2: Heat milk, water, and butter and add to bowl Heat the milk, water, and butter in a pan until the butter melts. Then pour the liquid …