1. Dia de los Muertos

2. Celebrated October 31st - November 2nd.
Based on the Aztec ritual, where skulls symbolized death and rebirth
16th century Spanish brought Catholic religion and “All Souls Day”

3. Traditional Aztec Day of the Dead costume
Wear bells and shells to wake the dead and keep them close.

4. Celebrations
Altars/ofrendas
Dancing, music
Duality of life & death

5. The skull symbolizes ancestors and the belief that they live on after death.

6. Important connection between death and nature
Acknowledgement that death is a natural part of life

7. Day of the Dead
The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations believed came back to visit and celebrate during the month long ritual.

8. Show the important connection between life, death, and nature.

9. Combine images of smiling skulls with flowers, insects, and leaves and patterns

13. La Muerte - Lady Death

15. Art of Make-up – face paint

16. Digital Art

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