DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
By Sienna
Día De los Muertos, a Holiday that is festive, fun, and magical. Día de los Muertos most celebrated in Mexico but is also celebrated in all countries. There are many reasons that we celebrate Día de los Muertos. Its very important people know what this is and the meaning behind. I interviewed some kids about it including 3 -6th graders, Kiki, Rosemary, and Coco. Also a 8th grader Kaylin.
First Kaylan:
Q) What is day of the dead?
A) “It’s a holiday that you like honor your ancestors. You make a trail from there grave to your house, out of flowers- Marigolds. You put up their photo and things they love like food.”
Next Kiki:
Q) Where do people celebrate Día De los Muertos?
A) “Every Country, all of the above” Q when is Día De Los Muertos? “Um… November 1st or 2nd.”
Next is Rosemary:
Q) why do we celebrate Día De Los Muertos?
A) “We celebrate the lives of our dead loved ones instead of going to a funeral.”
Last but not least Coco:
Q) Why do we celebrate Día De los Muertos?
A) “Because if we don’t celebrate them, we might forget them.” That is very true and very magical like the holiday itself.
What is the story of day of the dead?
The story is when you die you go on five-year journey. During that journey a Xoloescuincle goes with you to make sure get to the land of the dead. As the stories go, once a year you can come and visit your living family. That night is 1st-2nd of November. Your family puts up your photo, foods, toys. Anything that makes them think of you, or something you love. They make a trail of Marigolds to lead you to the ofrenda.
The day of the dead is a very magical holiday. But how does our school help celebrate this? We also interviewed Mrs. Bonoff who oversees our school Altar.
Q) Where is the Altar going to be?
A) “On the display case in the main hallway by the office.”
Q) how do you get your item on the display case?
A) “Bring it directly to me, there will be a box, you can put it. You need a blue piece of tape or sticky note just a way I can know who it belongs to.”
Q) Why do you think Day of the Dead is important?
A) “I think it’s a beautiful culture, and it like, creates a beautiful way to remember and honor important people in our community. It makes a special opportunity to remember loved ones for kids.”
I went to the convention center for the celebration of Day of the Dead. There are many festive things you see around Mexico, Music, Food, skeletons- and much more! In Seattle there are many different festive things that relate to Day of the Dead, one of these festivals are in the convention center by the space food. There was food, skeletons, music, shops, jewelry and of course Altars.
Day of the Dead is very fun, festive, and Special we encourage you to celebrate and enjoy the holiday!
GO TIGERS!!!!!
