DIY Day of the Dead Crafts for the Family

Day of the Dead is less than a month away. There's no better time to start thinking about decorations and how to celebrate than now. Grab the kids and get started on these easy and fun crafts with supplies you can find in the house.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico and many other Latin American countries, and among Latino communities in other places. The holiday typically begins October 31 and continues through November 2.

While the holiday is known for the skull and skeleton imagery used in Mexican celebrations, it is far from morbid. Whimsical skeletons are depicted dancing and playing instruments, and skulls are brightly painted with flowers. Filled with vibrant color, music and food, Día de los Muertos is a way of honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed on.

The 2017 Disney Pixar movie "Coco" introduced the holiday and some of its traditions to legions of kids, showing both somber and celebratory aspects.

We've rounded up fun crafts that families can try, to celebrate and honor their departed relatives.

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