https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv By: Mariana Torres and Veby Fahmy en-us 2018-10-29 12:46:40 UTC 2026-01-13 21:45:26 UTC hello@padlet.com vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988204

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]]> 2018-10-29 13:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988204 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988453 Day of the Dead is celebrated on Oct 31 to November 2.]]> 2018-10-29 13:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988453 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988668 Day of the Dead is a time to celebrate loved ones who passed away. It is a Joyful time with a lot of fun. You feel like they are with you for another time. So, you celebrate! It is celebrated in Mexico, and you go to the graveyard. You decorate the grave and remember those who passed away. Christians that are Hispanic celebrate this holiday. Finally, this holiday was celebrated a long time ago, even the Aztecs celebrated it.]]> 2018-10-29 13:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297988668 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989345  In Mexico, there is a tradition of visiting grave sites. It is up to the families of the deceased and other community members to maintain the graves.The family often takes the opportunity to visit the grave site and pull weeds, clean any debris and decorate the graves of loved ones.  Often candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the grave and the family visits, eats, sings and tells favorite stories about those who have passed.  Food placed on the altar consists of the loved ones favorite dishes and treats.The scents of marigolds is thought to be most beloved by the spirits of the dead and invite them back home. ]]> 2018-10-29 13:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989345 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989463 Ofrendas are a very important part in Day of the Dead. It is an offering it is also called an alter, but it isn't used for worshiping. They put candles in front of the dead person's picture. Also, they put food and water because they believe that the dead ones are hungry and they need some water as well. They put skeletons, flowers and sometimes crosses. ]]> 2018-10-29 13:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989463 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989595 It is a skull or a full skeleton wearing human clothes. They often carry marigolds or foliage. They are very joyous characters. They play music and dance. Finally, calacas represent the dead people that passed away. ]]> 2018-10-29 13:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989595 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989779 It is decorated tissue paper. It is used to decorate buildings, Day of the Dead alters and streets during celebrations in Mexico. ]]> 2018-10-29 13:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297989779 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297990180 Sugar skulls represented a departed soul, had the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments.]]> 2018-10-29 13:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297990180 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297990341 It is a day that is for the infants and children who have passed away. It is celebrated on November 1st. It is also called Dia de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels).  ]]> 2018-10-29 13:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/297990341 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207465 I believe that Day of the Dead is a very special time. Why? Because it is a time of remembering and celebrating those who have passed away. Finally, I believe everyone should celebrate it. ]]> 2018-10-29 18:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207465 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207723 Halloween is celebrated on Oct 31, and only that day. Day of the Dead is celebrated through Oct 31- Nov 2. Halloween is when you dress up in costumes and get candy. However, Day of the Dead is a time of remembering the loved ones who passed away. In both holiday, you celebrate and have a fun time. ]]> 2018-10-29 18:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207723 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207879 Their clothing are the Day of the Dead is call Sugar Skull costumes. Both women and men dress up for the Day of the Dead. They paint their faces like a skull but colorful. For women they can put a simple flower headdress or a big fancy flower hat. Men can wear a trilby hat that matches his outfit and the person he is with. They can also wear a simple but fancy guayabera look or an elegant dark blazer in case they’re looking to conquer a beautiful catrina. Women can choose between a Mexican blouse or a colorful maxi-dress.]]> 2018-10-29 18:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207879 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207985 On the Day of the Dead there are many foods for this holiday. One food they make is Pan de Muertos, essential element of the altar, and perhaps the food item which is closely associated with the holiday.]]> 2018-10-29 18:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298207985 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298208132 2018-10-29 18:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298208132 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298279047 2018-10-29 21:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298279047 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298279161 2018-10-29 21:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298279161 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298458527 Tamales is another food that is made on the Day of the Dead. The word tamal comes from the Aztec word tamalli which means "wrapped." This is one of the most ancient foods and was consumed in Mesoamerica possibly as far back as 5000 B.C. A tamal consists of a corn-meal dough and some type of filling that is wrapped in either corn husk or banana leaf, and steamed.]]> 2018-10-30 12:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298458527 vfahmy5283 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298459357 I believe it is a good thing, because you remember the people that died. ]]> 2018-10-30 12:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298459357 mtorre0981 https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298459997 Mole Nergo is also a food made on the Day of the Dead. Mole is a complex dish that requires many ingredients, many of which are toasted, and then they are ground together.]]> 2018-10-30 12:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vfahmy5283/787rcbtreudv/wish/298459997