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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