The colorful, skull-like decorations stand out in the hallway of the Arts & Administration to celebrate Día de Los Muertos, translated as The Day of the Dead, this week. The Spanish professors of the languages and cultures department, along with the help of students, decorated the halls. During their classes, the groups shared food and laughs together in celebration.
El Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated by families who invite their departed loved ones back for a short reunion that involves festivities, food, and drink. Profesors, Dr. Dorame-Holoviak, along with Dr. Salas-Elorza and Dr. Hidalgo de- Jesus, helped in preparing for the event celebration
According to Dr. Amarilis Hidalgo-de Jesus, it is misleading to call it the Day of the Dead. It lasts three days instead of just one. The primary holiday is November 2, however the day before is recognized as Children’s Day or Day of the Little Angels (Día de los Angelitos).
“Día de los Angelitos happens the day before the big events of November 2 because it’s said the spirits of the children are so eager to come back to the land of the living, that they run ahead of the adults, who arrive a night later”, said Dr. Hildalgo-de Jesus.
