El Dia de Los Muertos---The School Altar

This is one of my two favorite altars. It is dedicated to school children who have died. The skeleton is dressed in a school uniform. (Most school children in Mexico wear uniforms.) He is holding a pencil in his hand and on his feet are gym shoes. In his lap is the dedication sign which reads:




"This altar is dedicated to those who went before us."

This is the top level of the altar with pictures of school children who have lost their lives. There is a glass of water, a sugar skull (calavera), candles, a uniform shirt, a sign for the Chivas (a professional soccer team in Guadalajara) and the sign on the right explains about the altar.

The middle level of the altar was really interesting. I wish you could see it better. It had school supplies: pencils, glue stick, crayolas, colored pencils sticking out of the pan de muerto, a bottle of soda, a game, and a picture drawn by a child. The papel picado is in the background and the "children crossing" sign in the front.

The bottom level of the altar has the Mexican flag, school books, marigolds, candles, and sweets (some kinds of candies).

There was so much to see at this altar. I spent a long time just looking at each thing on it.

Next you will see my other favorite altar!

Hasta luego.