Día de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico, countries in Latin America and the United States. Those who celebrate the Day of the Dead believe the departed return to visit. The holiday is considered a joyful time, when families get together to honor and remember the deceased by setting up ofrendas with their favorite foods, drinks, flowers, candles, photos, sugar skulls and other personal items. In traditional Mexican villages, families spruce up their relatives' grave sites with flowers, food the family members liked, and items the deceased enjoyed.
Last week our schools engaged in activities in honor of Día de los Muertos. Below is just a sampling of some of the things that took place.
Glenfield students and staff created an ofrenda and art classes created Day of the Dead skeletons.
Montclair High School students worked on cultural projects, created artifacts and an ofrenda.
