Night of the Altars
This Dia de Los Muertos painting is representative of an old world tradition that is gaining notoriety in the United States. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have died; and to celebrate their memory in somber, yet festive events.
This Dia de Los Muertos painting is representative of an old world tradition that is gaining notoriety in the United States. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have died; and to celebrate their memory in somber, yet festive events.
This Dia de Los Muertos painting is representative of an old world tradition that is gaining notoriety in the United States. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have died; and to celebrate their memory in somber, yet festive events.
Within Dia de Los Muertos are celebrations such as Noche de Altares or Night of the Altars where deceased family are celebrated with altars that provide a feast for visiting spirits. Favorite items of the honored person or persons are displayed on an altar. These Day of the Dead altars are known as altares de muertos or ofrendas: and they are set during the Day of the Dead celebrations. Two females are dressed in dia de los muertos costumes. This Dia de Los Muertos painting is representative of an old world tradition that is gaining notoriety in the United States. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to remember friends and family members who have died; and to celebrate their memory in somber, yet festive events. Within Dia de Los Muertos are celebrations such as Noche de Altares or Night of the Altars where deceased family are celebrated with altars that provide a feast for visiting spirits. Favorite items of the honored person or persons are displayed on an altar. These Day of the Dead altars are known as altares de muertos or ofrendas: and they are set during the Day of the Dead celebrations.