Day of the Dead Celebrations at JMS

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. "Dia de los Muertos," as it is called in Spanish, is a happy celebration remembering loved ones who have passed away. Family members and friends create alters and they decorate them with the deceased's favorite things and foods. An important part of the holiday is the "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead) and it is usually shaped in the form of a skull. Something else children in Mexico like to do on this holiday is decorate sugar skulls. One way students in Senorita Loughlin's Spanish classes celebrated the holiday was by bringing in authentic Mexican foods to enjoy. Here are some pictures of the delicious breads and some beautifully decorated sugar skulls from Dia de los Muertos at JMS.

Emily Loughlin
Spanish Teacher
Eleanor N. Johnson Middle School