Explore the importance of the altar in the day of the dead holiday. Consider the following questions when searching each site. 1. Where are the altars located? 2. What items are used to decorate the altar and what do they represent? 3. What is the function of the altar? What is it believed to do for the dead?
Day of the Dead in Mexico http://www.dayofthedead.com/TraditionAltars.html
Arizona Central http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/altar/
What do Mexicans celebrate on the "Day of the Dead? http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html