mykkieisaspaceman:

this-is-not-our-dia: #Halloween Except this is not a costume, it’s a sacred practice. If you’d like further reading for why wearing this makeup for Halloween is problematic, you may find it here:

Dia de los Muertos is not Halloween

Please reconsider your Dia de los Muertos makeup

Appropriating on Halloween I’m aware of the makeups cultural history, thank you. It was tagged as Halloween because, whether or not you feel it is appropriate for the Holiday, it was taken on October 31st. I was complimented by many people of Spanish/Mexican decent for how well done my makeup was. I wanted to be a Caveira for Halloween and that is perfectly acceptable.

In your mind, maybe. In ours? Not so much.

If you’re aware of the makeup’s history, that’s great. If you really respect it, you’d understand why it’s such a problem that you treat it like a one-dimensional halloween costume.

Read the links.

Dia de los Muertos is not Halloween

Please reconsider your Dia de los Muertos makeup

Appropriating on Halloween

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