Day of the Dead Ofrendas

Celebrate the tradition of honoring family and friends who have passed with this eclectic selection of local and regional artists

providing their perspective on the custom. 1. Select an altar and explain what you think the altar is trying to

express?

2. List three symbolic items you see in most of the ofrendas.

3. What is the main symbol of Día de los

Muertos?

4. What is the “flower of the dead” or the

Day of the Dead flower?

5. Family members visit the gravesites of their loved ones on what day?

6. Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

7. Where is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

8. If you were to do an altar who would you create it for? Why? 9. Identify common themes and images you observed that were utilized in the various ofrendas. 10. Which ofrendas do you like best, and why?