DAY OF THE DEAD IN

MEXICO
Valentina Zamora
Angela Aban
Luciana Salazar
Quiara Gomez
Elena Fuentes
 Interesting facts about
the Day of the Dead in
Mexico

1: it is a celebration of pre-
Hispanic origin.
2 : Offerings and altars
3: The catrinas as an icon of
the celebration.
4: Two-day celebration.
5: The Cultural Heritage of
UNESCO.
What is the Day of
the Dead in Mexico
and what is done?
The Day of the Dead in the indigenous vision
implies the temporary return of the souls of
the deceased, who return home, to the world
of the living, to live with family members and
to nourish themselves with the essence of the
food offered to them on the altars. placed in
his honor.
What are the customs
and clothing of the
Day of the Dead?
Every year many families place offerings and
altars decorated with flowers, papel picado,
sugar skulls, bread of the dead, mole or some
dish that their relatives liked to whom the
offering is dedicated, and they also place
incense to aromatize the place .Men can wear
a guayabera or blazer to look elegant during
the parade. Women have more options, they
can wear a blouse with flowers, a dress and
complement it with makeup.
Why is All Saints'
Day celebrated?
Because?
The Day of the Dead is celebrated so that
families or communities can reunite or
remember their relatives who are no longer
with them through altars or offerings at the
graves or in their homes.
The brief concept of
what the Day of the
Dead is in Mexico
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that
honors the deceased. It is celebrated on
November 1st and 2nd, and it is believed that
the spirits return to reunite with their loved ones.
Families prepare altars with offerings to
remember them. It is a colorful celebration full of
traditions that reflect the Mexican perspective on
life and death.
Thanks for
your
attention