For many people here in the United States, the colorful skulls and decorations lining the aisles at stores in October signify a culture and a tradition they know little about. But for many individuals through out Latin America, especially Mexico, el Día de los Muertos is an important holiday meant to celebrate and remember loved ones who have died. El Día de los Muertos begins November 1 and lasts through November 2, and it is typically celebrated with public festivals and parades, music, dancing, visiting and decorating the graves of loved ones, making them an altar, and many more activities. Despite some common misconceptions, el Día de los Muertos is not a time of sadness nor grief, and it is very distinct from Halloween. While it is not recognized as a federal holiday in the United States, the celebration has increased in popularity in several cities and has increasingly been incorporated into the mainstream.
For those who took the time to read that brief history, I encourage you to look into the celebration and history more! But back to the point, in just 3 short days, el Día de los Muertos will be celebrated by several hundred million people, families, and communities around the world in a variety of ways, and what better way for me than to bake! Rather than incorporating the holiday into my usual cookies and cakes, I wanted to try something different and thought chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats would be just the way to do that!
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Welcome back all you boys and ghouls (yes this spooky pun was definitely necessary)! It is finally October, and I think I speak for a lot of people when I say this is easily one of the best times of the year. With harvest, pumpkins, the leaves changing colors, and the usually beautiful fall weather (well so much for that this year), it seems that this month couldn't get any better. BUT IT DOES, because it is officially spooky season and Halloween is just around the corner! The decorations, the costumes, the food, and really anything that has to do with Halloween...you name it, and I am excited for it, which is why I knew I could not miss the opportunity create a Halloween-inspired cake.
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AuthorHi, Breanne again! This is where you will be able to find all of my blogs, and I am excited to see what I find to write about next. Maybe I will even be able to inspire you to do some baking or maybe it will just be a little entertainment for your day. Either way, baking and writing are two activities I really enjoy, so I look forward to being able to share that with you! Categories
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