dia de los muertos : day of the dead
If your student has had me before you know what a HUGE deal dia de los muertos is! It is a day full of face painting, eating, dancing and celebrating life! It has been fun to talk about the many differences between day of the dead and Halloween. This year we are going to have a very LARGE dia de los muertos celebration! On top of face painting, students are invited to bring their favorite foods to class. I am also inviting students to bring in pictures of loved ones who have passed to place on our classroom ofrenda. Permission slips will be sent home next week!
I am attaching more information on dia de los muertos below so you can gain a better understanding of the cultural importance for dia de los muertos.
dia de los muertos:
Nov. 1 & 2
Day of the Dead is a holiday (or festival) when family members who have died are remembered. In Mexico, this festival is considered to be the most important holiday of the year.
It is a period full of life, happiness, color, food, family, and fun.
Outdoor markets sell many symbolic goods, such as special breads, flowers, pottery, baskets, candles, paper puppets, candy skulls, etc. The main symbols of this holiday are skulls and skeletons.
Sugar skulls represent a departed soul and honor the deceased.
Here is an educational video to help you gain a better understanding of the history and cultural significance of dia de los muertos: