People dress up in costumes and parade around in celebration. people put bells on the costumes for elegance. People travel from house to house playing songs and celebrating. All of the family celebrates together. This has been a sort of brief summery of the day of the dead (continuation of first post).

Dia de los Muertos is a mixture of Halloween and a memorial day. The 31st of October is a preparation day where they clean the graves off, go to the market to buy flowers and decorations, and make bread and chocolate for the altars they make for their loved ones. The 1st of November is saints day where they celebrate the children that has passed.…Read More

Feliz Dia de los Santos!

Hola! I am a Spanish 1 student and this is a summary of the Teacher’s Discovery Dia de los Muertos video.
Ancient Mexicans believe death is just the beginning of a new part of our existence, so it is celebrated. Many items are used to celebrate and show respect for the dead. Candles are believed to guide souls from the afterlife. Sugar skulls,…Read More