Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday where friends and families come together to celebrate loved ones who have passed away. This holiday originated in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated from November 1st to November 2nd. Ofrendas, or altars consisting of photographs and other mementos, are assembled in people’s homes to remember their loved ones who have died. The purpose of an ofrenda is to help welcome the spirits of the deceased home. 

SNA's ofrenda

To celebrate at school, Ms. Mariona and Nico Martinez’s mother, Rocío Rosales, set up a community ofrenda where students were encouraged to display photos of loved ones who had passed away. This yearly ritual not only honors those who have died, but it also brings our school community together.