Addison Trail displays ofrenda in honor of el Día de los Muertos

To celebrate, recognize and honor el Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), members of Addison Trail’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) Club created an ofrenda (altar) at the school for students and staff. HOLA’s focus is to instill leadership qualities in the Hispanic community, while celebrating and promoting Hispanic culture, traditions and heritage.

According to www.history.com, el Día de los Muertos “is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. While Oct. 31 is Halloween, Nov. 1-2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on Oct. 31, and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on Nov. 2.”

For more information, go to https://www.history.com/articles/day-of-the-dead.

District 88 is proud to have a diverse school community, with about 50 languages represented among its families. The district’s core values include ensuring all students, staff and community members feel safe, valued, respected and welcome.