Students at The Excel Center paint a skeletal papier-mache horse to display at the day of the dead celebration

Getting ready for the Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. The holiday is based on a blend of Spanish culture, Mesoamerican ritual, and European religion.

This Saturday, November 2, Decatur will have its third annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration downtown! Students at The Excel Center and other schools are helping by creating beautiful art that will be showcased at the Alabama Center for the Arts. More information about Downtown Decatur's Día de los Muertos Celebration can be found on their Facebook page.

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