DIY – Día de los Muertos Lanterns

Let’s bring some color and light to this Mexican Day of the Dead celebration ! 

Around the world, there are so many ways to celebrate loved ones who have passed.

Some bring flowers to graves, others light candles — and in Mexico, people celebrate life itself with a joyful, colorful festival.

Here’s a creative activity to take kids (and grown-ups!) on a little trip to the heart of Día de los Muertos. 

 Materials:

• mask pattern

  free template hereafter :

Diadelosmuertos.pdf

Download PDF • 605KB

• markers and/or colored pencils

• glue (ref)

• electric candle (ref)

Step-by-step :

1. Draw or print a mask on half of an A4 paper (leave a 1 cm strip on each side for gluing).

2. Color your design.

3. Roll it into a cylinder and glue the edges.

4. Place a electric candle inside to turn your mask into a glowing lantern.