WHAT is El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead?
Historically, El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico starting in the early 1500s. The holiday, which is celebrated mostly in Mexico and in some Latin and Central American countries on November 1 and 2, is like a family reunion—except dead ancestors are the guests of honor.
WHEN & WHERE
Colorado Skies Academy will be having a celebration on Friday November 1st, from 2 – 2:45 pm. Students will be working together to set up for the event. There will be snacks from different Latin American countries made from our own CSA families and staff, music, face painting, decorations and more!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
If you would like to volunteer or contribute to the celebration in any way please contact Arnoldo Ruiz Sapien, English Language Development Coordinator and CARE Team Provider. Contact email: arnoldo.sapien@coloradoskiesacademy.org
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QUE ES El dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead?
Históricamente, El Día de los Muertos combina la antigua costumbre Azteca de celebrar a los antepasados con el Día de Todos los Difuntos, una festividad que los invasores Españoles trajeron a México a principios del siglo XVI. La festividad, que se celebra principalmente en México y en algunos países de América Latina y Centroamérica los días 1 y 2 de noviembre, es como una reunión familiar, excepto que los antepasados fallecidos son los invitados de honor.
DONDE y CUANDO:
Colorado Skies Academy tendrá una celebración el Viernes 1 de Noviembre, de 2 a 2:45 pm. Los estudiantes trabajarán juntos para preparar el evento. Habrá comida de diferentes países Latinoamericanos hechos por nuestras propias familias y personal de CSA, música, pintura de caras, decoraciones y más!
VOLUNTARIOS:
Si desea ser voluntario o contribuir a la celebración de alguna manera, comuníquese con Arnoldo Ruiz Sapien, Coordinador de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés y Proveedor del Equipo CARE.
Correo electrónico de contacto: arnoldo.sapien@coloradoskiesacademy.org
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