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1. I learned that the day of the dead is Mexican Holiday.
2. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death.
3.Many gifts are given to the dead. Such as food. Also many symbols are representing the dead during the day of the dead such as skeletons.

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1) I learned that the day of the dead originated from Mexico.
2) I learned that the purpose of the flowers is to to create a scent around the dead but its to celebrate their life.
3) They put food there for the other people to enjoy.

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SMithsonian Latino Center Day of the Dead: Dia de la Muertos

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Collaborative Project due by November 4th

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Collaborative Project due by November 4th

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Watch this video:
http://viewpure.com/_sSawpU81cI?start=0&end=0
Visit this website: http://latino.si.edu/dayofthedead/

1. Watch the video AND read all the information provided in the sections: Customs and Beliefs; Did you know?; Spirits return;  the Ofrenda; Symbolism.
2. Build your own digital Altar on the website.
3. On this WALL post 3 things you learned about "Dia de los muertos" and the altar you created. Sign with your name.
4.  Submit the same information in the assignment, and include the link of this padlet.

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Dia de los muertos is a holiday that was created by the blending of an aztec ritual and catholicism; it was also brought by Spanish Conquistadors.

They have special symbols that they use such as flowers, butterflies and skulls. They often use them to decorate their graves.

Celebrating the dead was very important for Mesoamericans well before the Spanish arrival, and the combination of their customs and the Spanish customs resulted in Dia de los Muertos. One of the reasons Catholicism became widespread among the native peoples was because of syncretism, where the Spanish changed the native peoples’ rituals slightly to correspond with Spanish and Catholic holidays and rituals.

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1. I learned that the Mexican version of Dia de los muertos combines an indigenous Aztec ritual with catholicism.
2. I learned that death did not mean the end of a life for Meoamericans instead through death, new life would be created.
3. I learned that Copal incense would be commonly placed on ofrendas because it was used to transmit praises and prayers.

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1).The day of the dead is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated all throughout Mexico. It originated in Mexico and all in central America.
2).The day of the dead celebrates life not death. Each time around they celebrate their love ones and their death. with a festival to welcome them.
3). They have special symbols that they use such as flowers, butterflies and skulls. They often use them to decorate their graves.

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SMithsonian Latino Center Day of the Dead_ Dia de la Muertos

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1. Dia de los muertos is a holiday that is mourning the dead but is a celebration of those who passed.
2. People symbolize a skull as the circle of life.
3. People who celebrate believe that when you pass its not the end, but through one passing new life is spread.

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1. Dia de los muertos is a holiday that was created by the blending of an aztec ritual and catholicism; it was also brought by Spanish Conquistadors.
2. Some symbols used during the day of the dead are Calacas and calaveras which are shown by dolls, candy, and masks; they usally are portrayed in fancy clothing.
3. Since the day of the dead is not a time of mourning but a time of celebration they dance during the occasion and a dance that I learned was La Danza de los Viejitos (the dance of little old men) which originated from the Michoacan state. And fun fact kids would dress as old men when performing the Dance.

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3 things I learned about Dia de los Muertos
- A skull is used to represent the circle of life.
- People believe that death is not the end, but through death a new life is created
- Ancestors who have died are celebrated with ofrendas

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- The Offend is an altar, many significant objects are placed as gifts to the deceased loved ones on it
- Elements like fire and water are used to symbolize things
- The day of the dead is a celebration rather than a period of mourning, there has to be both music and dancing

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1.)The deceased are celebrated by dances such as "Dance of the little old men"
2.) Food and objects the dead enjoyed in life are displayed on their ofrenda
3.) Fire is represented by candles. Clay pots and bowls represent water and food is a symbolism for Earth

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Por Salomė Fernández

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Dia de los Muertos By: Katheryn Fuenzalida

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Dia de los Muertos By: Katheryn Fuenzalida

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3 things I learned:

1. Dia de los Muertos is a day of celebration and it has a lot of dancing and singing.
2. Mesoamericans didnt think that life and death were two separate things, they thought death meant a new life.
3. The flower, cempasuchitl, is important because the petals are used to make a pathway so loved ones can find their way back home.

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Three of the things I learned from the both the website and video are:
1- Based on the name, Dia de los Muerto, you would think that the holiday is mostly about death.  In actuality, it is primarily about celebrating the life of the loved one.
2- Dia de lost Muertos is celebrated with activities, food, and drinks that the loved one enjoyed.
3- Families start preparing for the Day of the Dead weeks before it arrives. This includes cleaning and decorating the graves of their loved ones.

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Three things I learned-

- Deceased ancestors are celebrated with Ofrendas
- Calacas and Calaveras are popular symbols of the holiday and appear as lady, parade masks, and dolls
- People celebrate with things that the deceased enjoyed in life like food, drinks, and other activities

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1. For Dia de los Muertos, the dead are honored with an ofrenda, or altar. On this altar, many significant items are placed, including objects that represent earth, fire, water, and wind, which are four important elements.

2. Celebrating the dead was very important for Mesoamericans well before the Spanish arrival, and the combination of their customs and the Spanish customs resulted in Dia de los Muertos. One of the reasons Catholicism became widespread among the native peoples was because of syncretism, where the Spanish changed the native peoples’ rituals slightly to correspond with Spanish and Catholic holidays and rituals.

3. The Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs dedicated specific times to honor the dead, depending on if they were children or adults, and how they died. These became celebrations where the dead would be honored and get gifts.

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Did de los Muertos is particularly celebrated in Mexico. Some popular traditions that people use to remember there lost love ones is using the Ofrenda, the three-day fiesta is filled with marigolds, the flowers of the dead; muertos (the bread of the dead), sugar skulls, cardboard skeletons, tissue paper decorations;,fruit and nuts; incense, and other traditional foods and decorations.

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Three things I learned about "Dia de los Muertos" are:
1. The dead are remembered with Ofrendas.
2. Some popular symbols of the day of the dead are Calacas and Calaveras (skeletons and skulls)
3. Calacas and Calaveras are portrayed in fancy clothes

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1. Death isn't viewed as the end of a life, but rather as a transition from one world to the next.
2. Dia de los Muertos isn't a sad holiday, but instead is a celebration of someone's life
3. Ancestors that have died are celebrated with an ofrenda, and the ofrenda is filled with symbols life flowers, skeletons, and also with some of the deceased person's favorite things

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3 things I learned about Dia de los Muertos By: Claire Wisth

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3 things I learned about Dia de los Muertos By: Claire Wisth

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1.This holiday originated in Mexico and is celebrated on November 2nd but different places have different ways to celebrate the holiday.
2. Calacas and Calaveras are placed on the alter and are portrayed in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.
3. There are different symbolisms to each item place on the alter. For example, a clay pitcher or glass represents water, candles represent fire, and Earth is represented by different foods like fruit or chocolate.
Claire Wisth

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3 things I learned about Dia de los Muertos by Zoey Berkeley

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3 things I learned about Dia de los Muertos by Zoey Berkeley

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1. The aztecs mayans and toltecs also celebrated the dead prior to spanish conquests and would organize celebration between certain months based on how they died and their age group.

2. Originally the rituals of worship and venerating were organized into two seperate holidays called: All Saints Day (November 1st), All Souls’ Day (November 2nd).

3. There are two special dances for this occasion that originated from Michoacan are: La Danza de los Viejitos( The dance of little old men), La Danza de los Tecuanes(the dance of the tigers/jaguars).

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Three things I learned about "Dia de los Muertos" are:
1. There are other celebrations for the dead such as dedicating special months to them based on certain things like how they died or what age they died.
2. Preparation for Dia de los Muertos begins weeks before the actual day. Families visit cemeteries and clean the graves.
3. Popular symbols for for Dia de los Muertos are calacas and calaveras, skeletons and skulls, which are often seen in candied sweets, parade masks, and dolls.

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1. Celebrations honoring the dead have been around since the time of Mayans, Aztecs, and the Toltecs. Since then, it has spread to many other parts of the world
2. Families go to cemeteries to prepare for the return of their lost family members. Families usually celebrate with altars containing many items such as food, toys, candles, and pictures of their deceased family members.
3. The day of the dead is represented with for different elements: water, wind, fire, and earth. Water is represented with a pitcher, wind is represented with some paper, earth is represented through the food that they bring to the celebration, and fire is shown through candles.

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1) I learned that Día de los Muertos celebrated in the honor of the loved ones who passed away.
2) It is not scary it helping to teach people that deth is not the end and it is not something you have to be feared of.
3) I learned that different elements are added to the altar as a sign of the 4 natural elements: water, wind, fire, earth.

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Kamil Hernandez
I learned that día de los muertes originated in Mexico. I also learned that the celebration is not supposed to be sad, it’s actually supposed to be happy and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. They also decorate the altar with things that the person enjoyed and loved back when they were alive. This night is filled with dancing, lights and colors.

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Carlos Feliciano
1) The Day of the Dead originated in Mexico however it is marked throughout Latin America.

2) People celebrate with food, drinks, and activities the dead enjoyed in life.

3) Calacas and calveras appear in candied sweets, parade masks, and as dolls during the holiday.

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Austin S
1) Past times, foods, and drinks that the deceased member enjoyed are placed around the picture.

2) Dia de los Muertos is was brought by the Conquistadors

3) Candles represent hope and are believe to help guide spirits

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Emma Marcum

1. I found out that Spanish Conquistadors brought Dia de los Muertos to the region.

2. This day is to celebrate the lives of the dead.

3. I learned that people who celebrate this day believe that their passed loved ones come back to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with them.

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Karen Frank

-I learned that the elements water , wind , earth , and fire are represented on the alter for the decreased loved ones .

-they decorate altars in honor of their family members that have pasted away and also play their favorite songs .

-i learned that this celebration is about the afterlife .

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Olivia Gatchev
-Dia de los muertos is a day to honor the people who have passed with different alters
-Dia de los muertos is on November 2nd and is particulary celebrated in Mexico and Central America
- Dia de los muertos is a day of celebration rather than a period of mourning so people listen to music and dance

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Emelynn Priore
Dia de los Muertos is on November 2nd. In the past special months were dedicated to the death of child or adult and also other months were dedicated to certain ways the person passed. To allow the dead to pass over to the living world they must use the petals of Cempasuchitl to make a pathway. There must be an ofrenda so that the dead can passover and you can decorate it with gifts for your loved ones.

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SMithsonian Latino Center Day of the Dead: Dia de la Muertos

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Hunter Piatt
-Dia de los muertos is a day to honor who have passed with alters.
-Its not a day to grief but instead to celebrate the afterlife.
-I learned that they celebrate there loved ones with food, drinks and activity's that they enjoyed doing.

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Nadeem Abdin
-Dia de los muertos is not a day of grief but more a day of celebration with music and dancing
-they decorate altars in honor if their family who have passed
-they play the favorite songs of their loved ones

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Abigail Trebon
Three things I learned about Dia de los Muertos:
- I learned that the elements water, wind, earth, and fire are represented on the alter for the deceased loved ones.
- I learned that toys and calaveritas de azucar (sugar skulls) are placed on the altar for deceased children.
- I learned that the families play their deceased loved ones favorite songs and cook their favorite foods to honor them.

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By: David Baillio
What I learned:
1. I learned that this celebration is about the afterlife.
2. I also learned that to celebrate, they would place food, drinks and activities that the dead enjoyed in life on their altar.
3. Lastly, I learned that people visit the grave sites of loved ones to clean and decorate them, and use ofrendas to remember them.

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By: Katelyna Pastrana

What I learned:

1. That Dia de los Muertos is not a day of grief but a celebration of lives.
2. Some objects on the ofrenda represent the elements, wind, water, fire, and earth.
3. It is believed that on Dia de los Muertos spirits can cross over to visit.

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1: I learned that Dia de los Muerto is celebrated to honor the dead
2: i Learned that families decorate their deceased family members gravestones for Dia de los muerto
3: I learned that they put food and drinks that the deceased one liked to have on the altar

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1. The main component of the Day of the Dead decorations is the altars .
2. Pan de muerto, which translates as “bread of the dead,” is another holiday treat. A sweet egg bread, it includes ingredients like anise and orange peel.
3. These flowers  el flor del muerto – “the flower of the dead”), sometimes said to represent the sun and rebirth, are also believed to help guide the spirits back home

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I learned that Día de los Muerto is celebrated on November 2nd to honor and remember the dead. The tradition was brought to the region many years ago by Spanish conquistadors. Family members that have passed are remembered by ofrendas. An ofrenda (a small alter honoring an individual) is usually decorated with meaningful objects, calacus and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), along with the four most important elements, fire, water, wind, and earth. It is thought that on this day, the dead awaken from their deep sleep and return home on a path of cempasuchitl (a marigold flower native to mexico). Although it seems like a day to mourn it is not, it is a day to celebrate.

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1. I learned that during the Day of the Dead altars are  made so that the spirits of the dead can be celebrated.
2. Sugar skulls are added as a whimsical sign and not as a negative sign of death.
3. Candles, water, papel de picado, and food are added to the altar as a sign of the 4 natural elements.

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1-  I learned that The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration, not of mourning.
2-  I learned that on altars food represents earth, punched paper represents wind, drinks are for water, and fire is candles.
3- I learned that gravestones of loved ones are cleaned by families weeks in advance to prepare for Dia de los muertos.

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1) I learned that in ofrenda they include the 4 elements of Water, Fire, Wind, and Earth. Water to quench thirst, Fire is candles, Wind is to transmit prayers, and food is used to signify Earth.
2) I learned that they put toys and incense on the alters. Incense for Fire and Toys for Crafts.
3) I also learned that the tradition of The Day Of The Dead existed before the Spanish conquistadors came to South America.

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SMithsonian Latino Center Day of the Dead_ Dia de la Muertos

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One thing i learned is that the Day of the dead is a holiday with aspects from both Catholics and the Aztecs. Also, I learned that it originated in Mexico. Finally, I learned that the day this holiday occurs is November 2nd.

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'What is Day of the Dead? | National Geographic' on ViewPure

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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons).

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Dia De Los Muertos also known as The Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated November 2.

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Dia De Los Muertos also known as The Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated November 2. The tradition was originated in Mexico. Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration of the lives deceased. They celebrate with food, drinks, and activities the dead enjoyed life. Popular symbols of Dia De Los Muertos are calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls). They decorate the altar with with the items the person enjoyed and loved when they were alive.

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1. I learned that Día de los muertos was brought  to the  region by Spanish  Conquistadors.
2. Families clean and decorate gravesites of loved ones on

Día de los muertos.
3. Calacas and Calaveres are often portrayed  in fancy clothes     and entertaing situations.

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Three tings i learned about Dia de los muertos is , for on one it is believe that this is the one day out of the whole year hat the dead can walk the earth with their loved ones.Second the tradition began in Mexican culture and then spread through out all central/south america. Lastly it is not a sad day rather a time to celebrate the living and the dead.

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Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated on November 2nd. The holiday was originated in Mexico and it is a day of celebration rather than mourning. During the celebration, it is believed that the deceased would return and  that the people  have to offer them gifts. In welcoming the spirits back is seen in the home with a creation of an ofrenda. The gifts include, food, flowers and water. These offerings insure that the dead will have everything they need for their journey back.

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I learned that Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated on November 2nd and that it was originated in Mexico. It is a celebration of the lives who decreased. And each country celebrates in different customs. They also celebrate with foods and drinks that ancestors enjoyed. Families also decorate their loved ones grave sites on Dia de los Muertos. Calacas are often portrayed in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.

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'What is Day of the Dead? | National Geographic' on ViewPure

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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons).

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The Dia de los Muertos is a holiday that occurs on November 2nd to honor and celebrate the death of loved ones. They are most notably honored by their ofrendas, which are decorated in flowers, food, candles and represent things such as wind, fire, and water. Skulls are known to represent this holiday and are called calaveras. I also learned that this day is not supposed to be a scary or alarming holiday, but a joyous, celebratory one.

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1) This holiday is celebrated every year on November 2nd.
2) The holiday originated in Mexico, but spread throughout Latin America/countries in general.
3) Family members make altars as tributes to the dead, and put items like like the deceased's favorite foods.

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I learned that Dia de los muertos originated in mexico. I also learned that the celebration is not supposed to be sad, Its actually supposed to be happy and celebrate the lives of there loved ones. They also give ofrendas that represent water, fire and wind. They also decorate the altar with things that the person enjoyed and loved back when they were alive.

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I learned that Dia de los Muertos is a holiday originated in Mexico that takes place on November 2 every year. It celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed. People remember them by cleaning and decorating their loved ones' graves. People place offerings on an altar, hoping that their loved ones will return. Skeletons and skulls are some symbols used to celebrate this holiday.

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I learned that the day of the dead originated in mexico, but then diffused and is now celebrated in many Latin American countries. The day of the dead is celebrated on November 2nd and is a day to celebrate ancestors that have passed on. A family leaves offerings on an alter for the family members that is full of food, decorations, flowers, candles, and much more.

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I learned that the Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) originated in Mexico but spread and is celebrated throughout Latin America. It is a celebration of the lives of the deceased. The celebration consists of celebrating the deceased's favorite foods and activities from their time alive. Family members also decorated their loved ones' graves and altars with flowers.

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Three things i learned about Dia de los Muertos is that it is a celebration of the lives of dead. Families clean and decorate the loved ones grave. Families or friends will celebrate with foods, activities and drinks a loved one enjoyed. They also have ofrendas which is a small personal item honoring the loved one.

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I learned that Dia de los Muertos is a holidy that is celebrated on October 31st through November 2nd. This holiday is to celebrate any of your ancestors who have passed away. Hispanics belive that their love ones will come back to see and celebrate their love ones.

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I learned that Día de los Muertos is a holiday on November 2nd, that celebrates people who have passed away. People will put up ofrendas with food and water for their family members who have passed. They have lots of Cempasuchitl, which are flowers that they put out to lead the spirits to the ofrenda. This celebration is happy and is not a sad thing, people will dance to celebrate this holiday.

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I learned that Día de los Muertos  is celebrated on November 2nd, which is this Friday. They put up something called the ofrenda. They leave offerings or food and drinks. It helps them remember all of the family members who have passed. They put out items for them because they think of it like if they are coming home. There is also a lot of skeletons seen during this very special day

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I learned that the Aztecs, Mayans, & Toltecs had a period of time where they did there own thing like day of the dead. Also how there are different items for different elements Like water is clay pitcher or glass, wind is punched paper, fire is candles, and earth is food. I also learned how they used incense to transmit praises and prayers.

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I learned that the tradition originated in mexico.Also on this day they celebrate the lives of there deceased loved ones, they celebrate with food,drinks and activities. They clean and decorate gravesites of there love ones. They remember the day with small ofrends, and a personal altar to honor them. Symbols that represent dia de los muertos are skeletons and skulls.

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Día de los Muertos is a festival celebrated on November 2nd by people, increasingly throughout the United States.Day of the Dead is not a sad or scary occasion, but a spirited holiday when people remember and honor family members who have died that they have missed. All of this is part of the philosophy that death is not something to be feared. People celebrate in their homes, creating altars(like the one below) that display portraits, favorite foods, and special possessions of their loved ones.

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Día de los Muertos is a festival celebrated on November 2nd by people, increasingly throughout the United States.Day of the Dead is not a sad or scary occasion, but a spirited holiday when people remember and honor family members who have died that they have missed. All of this is part of the philosophy that death is not something to be feared. People celebrate in their homes, creating altars(like the one below) that display portraits, favorite foods, and special possessions of their loved ones.

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This padlet helped me learn more about the celebration of El Día de los Muertos. I learned that the people celebrate it to remember the people that are no longer with them. Also, they give "ofrendas" or objects in the symbol of water, fire,wind, and earth to prepare the spirits for their trip back to "El Mundo de los Muertos".  The people sing and give things to the spirit depending on what the person liked when it was alive. I like this tradition because people celebrates and remembers the people that are no longer with them.