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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