Historía Aztec Influences—Has been celebrated for over 3,500 years Spanish Conquistadors tried to rid Mexico of the celebration, unsuccessfully Spaniards view death as the end of life, but the Aztec belief is that it is the continuation Celebrated in Mexico, parts of Central America, and parts of the US Celebrated differently depending on where you go
La Celebración This is a day to honor family members who have passed Death is not feared in these cultures In Mesa, the ritual has evolved to include other cultures, said Zarco Guerrero, a Mesa artist. "Last year, we had Native Americans and African-Americans doing their own dances," he said. "They all want the opportunity to honor their dead.“ Celebrated with family and friends to remember the life of those family members who have passed
El Honor Flowers Incense Candles Photos Favorite food Favorite Music
Celebraciones en México Creation of altars to guide the spirit of the family member home Vigils at the gravesite Food, music, and dancing Calacas Pan de Muerto
Las Ofrendas Papel Picado Fotos Pan de Muerto Comida Calacas Calaveras Flores
Papel Picado
Flores zempasúchitl
Calacas
Calaveras
Pan de Muerto
Repaso Día de los Muertos isn’t about death at all, it’s about celebrating and honoring life is a time to come together with family and friends is celebrated in: Mexico, Central America, USA has been celebrated for over 3,500 years, despite the Spaniards trying to end the celebration is a much anticipated day of joy and celebration
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