2. Día de los muertos Day of the Dead

3. 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

4. Death is not feared, but is seen as a part of life

5. 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.

6. Graves are cleaned and decorated

7. Las ofrendas Special altars are made, including pictures of the deceased

9. Por la noche…. (At night…)

10. Some people stay by the grave all night

11. La música (Music) Sometimes bands play all night by the grave

12. 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

14. Sugar skulls

15. Papel picado - Intricately cut tissue paper banners depicting scenes of skeletons celebrating are strung along the edge of altars, creating a lacey border.

16. Making papel picado

18. Las flores (Flowers) Yellow (the Aztec color for spirits) marigolds are placed at graves

19. Comida (Food) Families picnic at the cemetery They enjoy food that their ancestors enjoyed during their lives.

20. Pan de muertos “Pan de muertos” is sweet bread that often looks like skulls or skeletons.

21. Día de los muertos en Oaxaca

22. El arte

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