Día de los muertos Day of the Dead
Historia (History) Dates back to the pre- Hispanic cultures of Meso- America Has roots in the Aztecs, Mayans, Toltecs, Tlaxcaltec, Chicimec, Tecpanec and other native Mexican groups
Death is not feared, but is seen as a part of life
Familia (Family) Families visit graves of those they love It is a joyous time to remember those who have died. Family members share stories about their ancestors.
Graves are cleaned and decorated
Las ofrendas Special altars are made, including pictures of the deceased
Por la noche…. (At night…)
Some people stay by the grave all night
La música (Music) Sometimes bands play all night by the grave
Imágenes (Images) Skeletons are an important aspect of the celebration They are seen as a representation of the spirit still living Children sometimes play with toy skeletons
Sugar skulls
Papel picado - Intricately cut tissue paper banners depicting scenes of skeletons celebrating are strung along the edge of altars, creating a lacey border.
Making papel picado
Las flores (Flowers) Yellow (the Aztec color for spirits) marigolds are placed at graves
Comida (Food) Families picnic at the cemetery They enjoy food that their ancestors enjoyed during their lives.
Pan de muertos “Pan de muertos” is sweet bread that often looks like skulls or skeletons.
Día de los muertos en Oaxaca
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