Day of the Dead (El Día de Muertos) is a Hispanic holiday celebrated throughout Spanish-speaking countries and around the world in many cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts.
About three weeks ago I assigned a Day of the Dead project for my Spanish 1 students. Their assignment was to chose a deceased hispanic person, write a paper about their lives and then create an alter or gravesite to honor them. I really enjoy this project because it allows the students to be creative and learn about the hispanic culture. I was so impressed with their work that I wanted to share it.
It was also a great way to discuss the concept and idea of death with my students. Why do we celebrate the dead? What can we gain from this? Is it truly full-filling to bring honor to someone that is no longer in existence? It was a great way to discuss Christ and his conquer over death. Thankfully we do not have to celebrate a god who is dead, but one that LIVES!
Crazy girls acting like Frida
Great alter for Salvador Dali
Using puzzle pieces to create a Dali portrait
Excited to eat the food!
My Spanish 1 Class
Girls loving the delicious food
An awesome video that my good friend, Lindsey Harrell, shared with me to remind us that Jesus is Alive!
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