Dia de los Muertos

We celebrated Day of the Dead this year, and even tried to make our own alter for Oma, Martin's mom. Preparations began during the last week of October. We helped make homemade candles, others made "tlechalies" special "Day of the Dead" cookies, and string garlands of marigold flowers. We also helped prepare food to place on the alter and for us to eat.
Picture 1: Making candles
Picture 2: Making candles
Picture 3: Making tamales (Malena and Liz)
Picture 4: Getting ready to skin the goat