Day
of the Dead
(Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated by many in Mexico and
by some Mexican Americans living in the United States. The holiday focuses on
gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family
members who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include building
private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the
favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as
gifts. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration when eating and partying
are common.
Fifth
graders learned about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead through a short
videos and a classroom discussion. First the students created a paper mache
mask using a face mold. Once dried, students looked at different Dia de los
Muertos skeleton for inspiration for their drawing details. They then used
gemstones, sequins, beads, and flowers to decorate. They turned out awesome!
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