A. Have you heard of a day dedicated to laughing at death? Where people visit cemeteries and believe they are having dinner with old loved ones. (Visual aid photo: Candy Skulls)1. The skulls illustrate their belief in the existence of an active afterlife.2. Skulls continue to symbolize death and rebirth.3. Papel picada is colorful tissue paper cut with elaborate designs that represent the spirit of the holidays. The most drawn objects on tissue paper are skulls and skeletons. (Reason to listen) B. So, what is the Day of the Dead and why is it so important in Hispanic culture?1. This holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a celebration that was introduced to Mexico after the conquest of the Catholic Church, its equivalent to All Saints' Day.2. Dia de los Muertos is a holiday to remember and honor those who have passed away.3. It is mainly celebrated in homes and cemeteries.4. Some people celebrate this day out of fear, to show that they are not afraid of death. (Credibility of the speaker)C. I have been to Mexico and celebrated this holiday several times. I did a lot of research and found this holiday very interesting.1. I love how the goal of Day of the Dead is to be able to reconnect with your lost loved ones and how it shows us that we shouldn't be afraid of death.2. I think it's very interesting how they have a big party for the dead and still remember them. (Thesis and preview)C. I would like to give you a broader understanding of how this celebration is about spending time with your lost loved ones, instead of the idea that many have heard that this day is just a makeup day in the middle paper. ....mmary)A. Today I talked about El Dia de los Muertos, the origin of the celebration, the rituals and the food.1. As you can see, this celebration has given you a better understanding of how much this holiday is about spending time with your lost loved ones, instead of the idea many have heard that this day is all about makeup, eating different foods and celebrating as if it were Halloween.2. Many people think that it is a holiday like Halloween.3. Food is a very popular part of the festival, especially Dia de los Muertos bread. (Tie Back to Attention Getter) B. Most people who celebrate this holiday are not afraid of death and it is just a day to reunite with their lost loved ones. (Reason to Remember) C. I hope you remember this information if you ever attend a Dia de los Muertos celebrationFestival.