Day of the Dead
⭐ MasteredDay of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a Mexican celebration held on 1 and 2 November to honour loved ones who have died. Families build altars, share favourite foods and decorate with marigolds.
Sugar skulls are a traditional treat made for Day of the Dead.
All about Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a Mexican celebration on 1 and 2 November that honours loved ones who have died. Families build altars and decorate them with marigolds.
Sugar skulls are a traditional treat for the celebration.
Families honour loved ones who have died by building ofrendas, which are altars decorated with photos, food, flowers and candles. The celebration is joyful and colourful rather than sad.
People decorate their faces with painted skulls, and they make sugar skulls and special bread. Parades and music celebrate life and remember the people who came before us.
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Real-life uses of Day of the Dead
- Learning about Mexican traditions
- Making art and decorations
- Remembering loved ones
Frequently asked questions about Day of the Dead
What does Day of the Dead honour?
Loved ones who have died.
Which flowers are common?
Marigolds.