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Explore the vibrant tradition of Día de los Muertos, a celebration to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Learn about altars, food, and rituals that make this event a meaningful tribute.
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Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead 1 y 2 de noviembre
Altar creado por Español 4 Honores, 2008
Who… • people in México, Central America, South America, Brazil, Philippines, the Southwest, other areas in the U.S.
What… • celebration to honor loved ones, family members, friends, who have passed away • a time of remembrance, eating food, bread, telling anecdotes • cleaning, decorating graves
When……. • November 1, 2 • every year • since about 3,000 since, pre-Columbian times
Where…. • México, Central America, South America • Brazil, Philippines • Southwest, many parts of the U.S.
Why…. • honor beloved ones that have passed away • to remember them, keep their memory alive • let your loved ones know you have not forgotten them
How… • visiting cemeteries & cleaning graves • decorating graves • cooking favorite foods • making poems & songs dedicated to loved ones • setting up altars to honor special people • altar includes, pictures, flowers, bread, food, candles, incense, other symbols that represent what the deceased liked/enjoyed