This time of year, people are starting to think about what costumes they’re going to wear this Halloween. Today we want to talk about Day of the Dead costumes. But first of all, what is Day of the Dead?
What is Day of the Dead?
It’s a cultural celebration that started back in the 1950s as a way for Mexican Americans in parts of Texas and California commemorate their dead relatives with crosses, altars, and celebrations. It’s also closely linked with religion because most Mexicans believe that in order for someone to leave purgatory and go into heaven, loved ones need to visit them on November 2nd – November 30th as a sign that they still remember them. The calavera catrina embodies this sentiment beautifully because it looks like she’s laughing at death.
Day Of The Dead Sugar Skull Costumes
A majority of children in Mexico still participate in this celebration event despite their parents not doing so when they were young. Therefore , it’s still very common for kids to dress up like skeletons or “calacas”. Here’s a great homemade Day of the Dead costume that you can make for your kids.
Day of the Dead Women’s Costume
This is one of the most popular Day of the Dead costumes. It’s perfect if you’re looking for something that’s easy to put together.
Women seldom dress up as calacas in Mexico, but it is getting more popular in the United States. Here, you’ll find a great costume for adult women who want to dress like a sugar skull this Halloween season. This sugar skull is wearing a traditional dress from Chiapas, Mexico, which has an Aztec design on it.