Above is two catrinas A skull is the most common symbol of Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico go back to pre-Hispanic era. Day of the Dead would be the ninth month on the Aztec calender to celebrate goddess Mictecacihuatl "Lady of the Dead". But today, November 1st is the day to remember children and infants, November 2nd is the day to remember adults. On these days families usually clean and decorate graves of their loved ones. They will leave offerings such as, "Flor de Muertos", toys, favorite candles, and liquor (for adults). Offerings are also in homes, Pan de Muerto "Bread of the dead", sugar skulls, are left at home for welcoming the dead back to their home. Some people also build altars or shrines at home, with candles and usually religious symbols such as a picture of the Virgin Mary.
Symbols
The most common symbol of Dia de los Muertos is a skull. There are also sugar or chocolate skulls. Foods include Pan de Muerto are usually made during Dia de los Muertos. Another very popular symbol are catrinas.
