Bringing Día de los Muertos to BYU
You may have heard of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday celebrated 1 and 2 November that blends Mesoamerican and Catholic European traditions to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. To honor these ancestors, an altar or ofrenda (offering) is built to offer safe passage to the souls of those who have passed to visit once a year. Skulls and skeletons are a common symbol of Día de los Muertos—especially La Catrina, a female skeleton dressed in fine clothing. Food offerings, sweets, beverages, flowers, toys (for children), and holy symbols are placed on the altar, along with photos of loved ones, to invite the spirits to join us once again for a happy celebration.
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Bringing Día de los Muertos to BYU
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