Stay tuned for some fun sugar skulls I'll be making this weekend and homemade bread we'll be offering to our beloved departed ones.
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Día de los Muertos is an important Mexican holiday for families to remember their dead loved ones and to be reminded of the continuity of life. Día de los Muertos is rich in symbolism and traditions evolving since the time of the Aztecs. It is not a somber or morbid occasion, it is a celebration of their departed loved ones’ souls returning for a brief visit. Celebrated during the first two days of November, Día de los Muertos festivities include visiting gravesites of close relatives, decorating gravesites with flowers, enjoying a picnic, and interacting with other family and community members who gather at the cemetery.
Families remember the departed by telling stories about them. Ofrendas (blessed altars) erected at the cemetery or at home are decorated with flowers (primarily marigolds) and are adorned with religious amulets, and offerings of food and drink. Also decorating the altars are photos of the deceased as well as candles, gifts, and other items they were fond of during their lifetimes. It is believed that the returning souls enjoy the treats left for them at the ofrendas. Find out more fun facts here at AZCentral.com. 
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