The Day of the Dead
When is it celebrated?
November 1: For deceased children
November 2: For departed adults
Who celebrate it?
How do people celebrate it?
Celebration
History: Aztecs
Nowadays: Mexico
Preparation
Purchasing necessary items and foods
What is the essential concept of the Day of the Dead?
Celebrate the life cycle with joy and humor
Family reunions
Be in honor of the deceased loved ones
Tidying and restoring the graves and cemeteries
Candles
Marigolds
Bread of the dead
Decorated sugar skulls
Colorful altars
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