I got the idea for this from this Sunday Sweets post at Cake Wrecks.

The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) is a holiday that originated in Mexico hundreds of years ago with the Aztecs. Like many holidays and observances, it has changed over the years, incorporating elements from various cultures and religions. Families gather together to honor and remember their relatives and loved ones who have passed away. It is not a time of mourning, but of celebration.
( four more pics and a video; child/work-safe )

The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) is a holiday that originated in Mexico hundreds of years ago with the Aztecs. Like many holidays and observances, it has changed over the years, incorporating elements from various cultures and religions. Families gather together to honor and remember their relatives and loved ones who have passed away. It is not a time of mourning, but of celebration.
( four more pics and a video; child/work-safe )