Essay On Dia De Los Muertos

Dia de los muertos is a day where people celebrate their dead loved ones. They make alters for their loved ones with pictures, their favorite foods, etc.

2. 2 paragraphs of 50 words each about 2 traditions

a. First tradition- One of the well-known traditions of dia de los muertos, or day of the dead, is making sugar skulls. These skulls are made by putting sugar in a bowl and slowly adding water until the sugar is all mixed with the water. Then you mold the sugar into a skull shape and let it dry overnight. Then the next day you decorate the skull with colorful frosting to symbolize your loved ones. Some people write the name of their loved ones who have passed on the forehead of the skull.

b. Second tradition- A very common tradition in dia de los muertos, or day of the dead, is the making of the alters. Families

Dia de los muertos is celebrated on November 1st and November 2nd every year. On the first day of this celebration they celebrate all the Christians as well as decreased members of a local congregation. This Day is called All Saint’s Day. All Soul’s Day is celebrated on the second day and it is to remember all the souls that have departed. There are many traditions that are celebrated around the world like making alters, cooking feasts, making sugar skulls, and making pan de muerto, which is a kind of bread. During this extravagant and emotional 2 day celebration, many have big parades in their towns where they dress up as skulls and dance to music all around the town. During these two days families take the time to remember their loved ones but to also celebrate the life they once had. This holiday is celebrated in many Spanish speaking countries around the world including Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, and many different parts of the United