Mexico's Day of the Dead
A Celebration of Life Through Stories and Photos
Hardie Grant - Chronicle Books · Print & ebook · September 2, 2025
A lush exploration of the vibrant and important traditions of Día de Muertos, Mexico's holiday for celebrating passed loved ones.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore Día de Muertos through its origins, customs, crafts, and traditions for honoring loved ones.
- Themes
- Día de Muertos traditions, Celebrating passed loved ones, Mexican cultural heritage
- Genres
- Customs & Traditions, Hispanic American Studies, Death & Dying
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A lush exploration of the vibrant and important traditions of Día de Muertos, Mexico's holiday for celebrating passed loved ones. Whether you are new to the holiday and celebrating for the first time, looking to process a recent loss, or just interested in this authentic Mexican cultural tradition, Mexico's Day of the Dead paints a vibrant picture of one of the country's most storied and sacred holidays.
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With photographer Christine Chitnis by her side, author Luisa Navarro documents the most breathtaking displays, as well as the artisans and people who keep the traditions alive. She delves into the origins of the holiday, its rich iconography, and modern-day customs. Thoughtful essays on the evolution of Día de Muertos are coupled with practical guides for celebrating it yourself, as Luisa shares her tips for cultivating your own Day of the Dead traditions. Turn to Mexico's Day of the Dead for approachable DIY projects. Build your own altar. Make your own sugar skulls. Create papel picado and bake your own delicious pan de muerto at home. This landmark book brings Day of the Dead to life with transportive photography, high-end finishes, and eye-catching stained edges.
Día de Muertos
Explore Día de Muertos through its origins, customs, crafts, and traditions for honoring loved ones.
Come here for
- Origins, iconography, and modern customs of Día de Muertos
- Guides to building an altar and making sugar skulls
Expect
- Essays on the holiday’s evolution
- Projects for papel picado and pan de muerto
Where it sits
| Customs & Traditions | 49% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic American Studies | 34% |
| Death & Dying | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Event Photography
- Customs & Traditions
- Mexico Travel
- Authors
- Luisa Navarro
- Publisher
- Hardie Grant - Chronicle Books
- Published
- September 2, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Día de Muertos traditions · Celebrating passed loved ones · Mexican cultural heritage
- Reading lane
- Event Photography