Dia de Muertos

The Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) is a very special celebration in Mexico. Everywhere people build "ofrendas" (offerings) in honor of the family dead. They visit the cemetery to wait for the dead to come and share a couple of hours with them.

This is a picture of our ofrenda at home. Sugar skulls, pan de muerto, skeletons, photos, coffee, tequila and water. The yellow flower used is Cempazuchitl. The ofrenda is both a ceremonial an religious offering; and a part of a very colorful and traditional celebration....