Day of the Dead By Gavin and Tara

When is it celebrated? F It is celebrated from October 31- November 3.

F November 1 is known as “Dia de los Angelitos” or “Day of the Little Angels”. This day is the day when deceased children and infants are honored.

F November 2 is known as “Dia de los Difuntos” or “Day of the Dead”. This is the day when deceased adults are honored.

Where is it celebrated? F It is celebrated mostly throughout Mexico.

How is it celebrated? F The Day of the Dead is celebrated a little differently almost everywhere. Common things include; building private altars, cleaning and decorating graves, having parties, and feasts with family.

F They also will set out pillows and blankets for the deceased to rest on.

F Children’s favorite toys are often brought to their graves.

What do they eat? F They eat tamales, sugar skulls, Pan de Muerto, and other candied delicacies. Pan de Muerto in the shape of a skull.

History: F The history can be traced back to indigenous cultures from about 2,500-3,000 years ago. F The history can be traced back to indigenous cultures from about 2,500-3,000 years ago.

F They will also wear shells on their clothes so that when they dance it wakes up the dead.

Other interesting facts: F Marigolds are the flower of the dead. F Marigolds are the flower of the dead.

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