Happy Halloween and feliz día de los muertos! You might have heard about this colorful holiday by watching Disney’s Coco (which, by the way is a fantastic film about it).

Contrary to popular belief, Day of the Dead is not at all the “Mexican version” of Halloween. If you’re a cultural outsider like me, you might wonder about the significance of this colorful holiday and also think, how can I get in on the fun?

It's fun, yes, and ALSO, Day of the Dead holds some really beautiful truths that I found so refreshing in the midst of my struggle with grief and loss.

There's a NEW quick read about it on my blog:

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Plus, you can scroll to the end for 3 creative ideas on how to celebrate Day of the Dead (Oct. 31-Nov. 2) with your own family!

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