day of the dead presentation
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Día de los Muertos
10/4/2012
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Origins
• Native American festival
• Influences = All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1 and 2)
• Circle of life
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How is it Celebrated?
• Night, cemeteries
• Offerings to the dead – food, flowers, etc
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Ofrendas
• Altars are built
• Honor a deceased loved one or famous person
• Candles
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Calavera
• Means skull or skeleton
• Meant to symbolize life
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Dia de los Muertos
• Blend of Christian and Native American teachings
• Celebrated in Mexico and the United States today