Feliz Dia de los Muertos!

3rd grade traveled south of the border to discover Halloween-like traditions celebrated by other cultures. In Mexico, Halloween is not so scary. The celebrate "Dia de los Muertos" or "The Day of the Dead". It is a joyous occasion that remembers past friends and family members. Children dance in the streets with skeletons, decorate with marigolds and sugar skulls, and eat the favorite foods and beverages of the departed. Our class painted sugar skulls (these are sweet treats eaten and displayed during the festivities) with tempera and then added glittery embellishments.