SRJC Honors the Dead with Día de Muertos
Santa Rosa Junior College students, staff, and community members celebrated Día de Muertos with the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a/x de Aztlán (MEChA) de SRJC.
Día de Muertos originated in Mexico over 3,000 years ago and has since spread to multiple Latino cultures.
- Families traditionally celebrate it on Nov. 1 and 2.
- They believe the departed spirits of their loved ones return to visit them during this time.
The living commemorate their ancestors by decorating altars with photos of the deceased, food, and sentimental items that represent their lives.
According to the National Museum of the American Latino, this tradition is a way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Author's summary: SRJC celebrates Día de Muertos with traditional decorations and rituals.
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