![]() ![]() That is what Día de los Muertos is all about – to have people you love and people who share the culture to celebrate with,” Crystal Dominguez said. “I’m most looking forward to having the Latino community come together as one big family. Coloring books will also be available, along with black paper and chalk for them to draw the typical skeleton. Once a year, families come together to create an ofrenda (altar) adorned with vibrant decorations, candles, food, tequila or Mezcal, their photo and personal items that identified them. Younger children can choose to make masks and other arts and crafts, all full of color. I’m afraid that we won’t have enough food,” Futuro Latino Club sponsoror Luisa Karimighovanloo said.Īlongside with the tasty food, there will be a number of activities available. The altars help guide the spirits back to the land of the. ![]() “I want to see how many people are going to come, considering that this is the first time we are celebrating the Day of the Dead at school. Day of the Dead altars are made as a way of remembering and honoring deceased friends and family. The Science wing will also be lending some skeletons for the celebration, which will be dressed up festively.Ĭommon foods eaten on the Day of the Dead will also be available, such as pan de muerto (a sweet bread in the shape of skeletal bones or ghosts), coffee, and milk. There are some icons that are particular to the celebration, such as sugar skulls and papel picado (decorative paper) that are going to enhance the celebration, making it as colorful and joyous as the el Dia de los Muertos is supposed to be. A complete model, generalized to all of the participants of the celebration, will be on display in the Literacy Center. Candles are also often included, serving as a strong scent and light to guide the deceased back to earth. These ofrendas sometimes called altars are decorated with yellow marigolds, photos, food, drinks, candles and colorful decor. Favorite foods and items representing things that the person being honored enjoyed in life are put on the altar as well. The altars usually contain a picture of the person that has passed away. We will be putting up old photos, candles, and their very favorite foods,” Jose Mancera said. Family members gather at the deceased’s gravesite, bringing flowers and other goods with them.įuturo Latino Club is bringing a bit of the rituals to Niles West with the typical altars that is set up in honor of the ones who have passed away. Featuring remarkable craftsmanship and an eye for detail, these handmade decorations celebrate family both here and deceased. 15), enjoy this list of beautiful Día de los Muertos-inspired decorations. In an effort to honor those who have passed away, Futuro Latino club is scheduled to host the Niles West Day of the Dead celebration today from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m in the Literacy Center.Įl Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration to remember loved ones who have passed away. Decorations for Día de Muertos are a welcome alternative to the pervasive chile peppers and sombreros we often see in Spanish classroom decor. With Día de los Muertos around the corner, and to honor Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. ![]()
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