Pueblo del Día de Muertos 2026 Advent Calendar

The Pueblo del Día de Muertos 2026 Advent Calendar is a 24-day paper countdown box with a moulded plastic inner tray and 24 acrylic mica ornaments for home and holiday display. Día de Muertos is built around keeping company with the people you have lost, which gives a countdown a weight that tinsel never carries.

Standard advent calendars can feel repetitive and disposable. This one gives each December morning a small moment of discovery, then leaves you with ornaments you can display rather than pack away after one season.

The Case for It

The design draws on Día de Muertos traditions that remember loved ones through colour, food, music, flowers, candles, and family gathering. Its village setting brings those familiar symbols together in a cheerful folk-art scene, balancing the elegance of Catrina figures with the lively presence of musicians, market details, and pan de muerto.

The result feels festive without turning the tradition into a generic Halloween theme. It presents remembrance as communal, colourful, and full of personality.

Why Choose This Día de Muertos Countdown Calendar

• A more memorable daily ritual: The 24 perforated windows let you open one surprise each day through December.
• A display that keeps giving: Every acrylic ornament includes a perforated hanging tab for use on a tree or seasonal arrangement.
• Striking folk-art character: The Pueblo del Día de Muertos artwork turns a familiar countdown format into a colourful village scene.
• A gift with lasting purpose: The 24 ornaments can be enjoyed after the countdown instead of being treated as single-use packaging.
• Easy seasonal presentation: The compact box works well on a shelf, mantel, desk, or gift table before the ornaments are opened.

Artwork, Materials, and Ornament Details

• Printed outer box: The front reads “PUEBLO DEL DÍA DE MUERTOS,” “ADVENT CALENDAR,” and “2026,” surrounded by colourful flowers, papel picado, and ornate borders.
• Illustrated village scene: Calavera musicians, Catrina figures, marigolds, candles, village buildings, a pan de muerto cart, and other Día de Muertos references appear in orange, pink, purple, turquoise, yellow, and black.
• Material: Paper outer box with a moulded plastic inner tray; 24 acrylic (mica) ornaments inside.
• Countdown construction: The outer box includes die-cut dotted lines, allowing each window to be opened easily day by day.
• Ornament construction: Each of the 24 acrylic ornaments has a perforated hanging tab.
• Printing: Double-sided acrylic print: one side is matte and the other is glossy; please peel off the protective film from the other side before use.
• Size: One size.
• Box dimensions: 13.5 x 18 x 3 cm; box weight is 135 g.
• Each ornament: Acrylic, 3.2 x 3.2 cm.

The acrylic pieces feel firm and lightweight in hand, while the matte-and-gloss finish gives the small designs changing surface interest as they catch room light.

How to Use It at Home

Set the calendar on a mantel, bookshelf, office desk, entryway table, or dining-room sideboard before December begins. Open one window each day through December, then hang the ornaments on a Christmas tree, wall branch, wreath, display stand, or dedicated Día de Muertos arrangement.

It is best used indoors, away from rain, outdoor moisture, open flames, and places where the small ornaments may be knocked down. If this style suits your home, explore our collection for more seasonal and giftable designs.

Care and Maintenance

• Peel the protective film off each acrylic ornament before hanging it.
• Wipe each ornament with a soft, dry cloth to remove fingerprints or dust.
• Store the ornaments flat in their box after the season, keeping them away from heat, moisture, and heavy objects.

Questions About This Advent Calendar

Can the 24 windows be opened one at a time?

Yes. The outer box has die-cut dotted lines designed for opening one window a day through December. Once opened, a window is not intended to be resealed like a reusable compartment.

Are the ornaments comfortable to handle and hang?

Each ornament is made from acrylic mica, measures 3.2 x 3.2 cm, and has a perforated hanging tab. Remove the protective film first, then handle the pieces by their edges and wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.

What should I know about shipping and returns?

Shipping and return eligibility follow ChristGiftUS store policy. Review the current terms for your order before purchase, especially when ordering for a specific holiday date.

Where can the ornaments be used after December?

Use them indoors on a Christmas tree, wreath, wall display, branch arrangement, shelf, or seasonal table setting. Keep the acrylic ornaments dry and away from direct contact with open flames.