Visit the following links to learn about the elements of and meaning behind Day of the Dead altars:
Traditional Elements of Day of the Dead Altars
Candles
Incense
Papel Picado
Pan de Muerto
Sugar Skulls
Food
Photographs
Flowers (traditionally marigolds)
Water
Varied levels
Look through the altars pictured above. What traditional elements of Day of the Dead altars do you see?
Physical Resources in the Library Media Center
Funny bones : Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh
Location: 769.92 TON
Holiday Symbols and Customs : a guide to the legend and lore behind the traditions, rituals... by Omnigraphics, Inc.
Location: 394.26 HOL (p.220)
Coco : the official cookbook by Gino Garcia
Location: 641.59 GAR