Students decorated sugar skulls in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and The Day of the Dead. El Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday where families reunite with the souls of their lost loved ones.
According to history.com, those who celebrate believe the spirits of the dead return for a day of eating, dancing and celebrating with those they love. It is a festive time filled with joy and excitement.
Common symbols often associated with this holiday are skeletons also called
calacas and skulls known as calaveras, as seen in the picture.
