Día de los Muertos

10/4/2012

Origins

• Native American festival

• Influences = All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1 and 2)

• Circle of life

How is it Celebrated?

• Night, cemeteries

• Offerings to the dead – food, flowers, etc

Ofrendas

• Altars are built

• Honor a deceased loved one or famous person

• Candles

Calavera

• Means skull or skeleton

• Meant to symbolize life

Dia de los Muertos

• Blend of Christian and Native American teachings

• Celebrated in Mexico and the United States today