On December 12, 1531, only 10 years after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec nation, Our Lady of Guadalupe first appeared to a humble peasant named Juan Diego. She asked that a shrine be built in her honor on the Hill of Tepeyac in Mexico City, the site of her...
News
Top 5 Day of the Dead classroom art projects
Angela Villalba
1. Sugar Skulls: Making sugar skulls is a popular Day of the Dead art project. Students can mold and decorate their own sugar skulls using a mixture of sugar and water, and then adorn them with colorful icing and other decorations.2. Ofrenda Altars: Students can create miniature ofrenda altars using...
10 Best Ways to Celebrate Day of the Dead as a Family
Angela Villalba
Plan a Day of the Dead party for friends & family Build an ofrenda altar in the living room honoring everyone’s loved ones Guests bring photos of their muertos, special food or favorite items the returning spirits will enjoy Use traditional Mexican elements to decorate the ofrenda like marigolds, candles,...
Teach about Day of the Dead ~ Enseñar a Día de los Muertos
Angela Villalba
About Día de Los Muertos Read History of Day of the Dead & The Sugar Skull Tradition Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead - from the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. An interactive transmedia book focusing on Latino culture and the Día de los Muertos (Day of the...