Personalize Candles for Your Day of the Dead Altar
Day of the Dead is a celebration full of meaning. Use our free printable stickers to decorate your candles and honor your loved ones.
Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's most cherished traditions, a time to remember and honor our loved ones. The heart of this celebration is the Day of the Dead altar, or ofrenda, a magical space we prepare to welcome souls back home. Every element of the altar has a meaning, and the candles, or veladoras, are especially important. Their light is the guide that illuminates the way home.
I love the idea of making the candles even more personal. It's a sweet and meaningful way to dedicate a veladora to someone special, sending them love and light through this beautiful tradition.
With these printable stickers, you can give each one a unique touch.
Download the free printable here: PERSONALIZED VELADORA DIA DE MUERTOS or click on the image below.
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MATERIALS:
Scissors
Religious candles or Veladoras or candles in glass jars
Photos of your beloved one
Steps to Personalize Your Veladoras
1. Download and Print the Stickers First things first: download the free sticker designs we created for this project. Simply click the link HERE or click on the image above. To make the project easier, print the stickers directly onto adhesive paper. This way, you won't need any glue!
2. Cut the Stickers Use your scissors to cut out each sticker.
3. Personalize and Stick Now comes the most beautiful part. Take a sticker and write down the name of your beloved one and place it directly onto the glass of the veladora.
If you want to dedicate the candle to a specific person, you can add a photo next to the veladora in your altar. It's a small detail that makes each candle feel unique and full of love.
4. The Altar Now that your veladoras are ready, place them on your ofrenda.
Each candle is a beacon of light for the souls of your family and friends. You can group them together or scatter them across the altar.
We love to create new details to make this celebration special for everyone who loves to share some love on Día de Muertos. This tradition is for families, students, and every one who wants to celebrate.
If you are a teacher, this can be a beautiful and meaningful activity to share with your class. It's a great way to talk about the history and the culture behind the ofrenda and a fun craft that everyone can participate in. Check out more ideas to share with your students or to decorate the classroom this Dia de los Muertos:
Dia de los Muertos Printables and Dia de Muertos crafts
Here are a couple of pictures from previous years—each year we honor the tradition in a different and special way.
