Day of the Dead Notes

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Specific Learning Objective (SLO): Students will explore the significance of Día de los Muertos in Mexican culture, including its history, traditions, and symbolism. Essential Question:How do the traditions, symbols, and practices of Día de los Muertos reflect cultural values and beliefs about life, death, and remembrance?

Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday where people remember loved ones who have passed away. • It is a celebration where people remember, rejoice and celebrate death. • It is celebrated every year on the November 1st-2nd • November 1 is “el Dia de los innnocentes” or the day of the children and All Saints Day. November second is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead.

Día de los Muertos

• It is celebrated in Mexico,Ecuador, Guatemala and other areas in Central and SouthAmerica. • It is also celebrated in many parts of the United States.

Day of the Dead Traditions •Families arrange an altar to honor and welcome their deceased family member(s) in their homes. • Offerings (ofrenda) are laid out on top of the altar. •Offerings typically include as a picture of the deceased,candles,skulls,flowers,food,skeletons,toys, and other items the person enjoyed while he/she was alive.

Happy Day of the Dead