Pan de Muertos is the most symbolic food of Dia de los Muertos because it is known to be a symbol of the body of Christ. Also, it is known to be a symbol of the deceased, Pan de Muertos is a round, sweet bread with shapes and is sprinkled with sugar on the top. Along with sugar on top of Pan de Muertos, tiny dough tear drops that symbolize sorrow are placed down. It is prepared and eaten throughout the Day of the Dead season. Pan de Muertos is an essential element to the altars as well. Another food special to the Day of the Dead are tamales! Tamales are one of the favorite foods for this holiday. Tamales are a cornmeal dough filled with your choice of filling and are wrapped in a corn husk (foods-for-day-of-the-dead).The favorite foods of the deceased loved ones are displayed on altars in the graveyards in hopes of enticing the spirits back for one night. Families will drink the favorite drink of their deceased loved
Pan de Muertos is the most symbolic food of Dia de los Muertos because it is known to be a symbol of the body of Christ. Also, it is known to be a symbol of the deceased, Pan de Muertos is a round, sweet bread with shapes and is sprinkled with sugar on the top. Along with sugar on top of Pan de Muertos, tiny dough tear drops that symbolize sorrow are placed down. It is prepared and eaten throughout the Day of the Dead season. Pan de Muertos is an essential element to the altars as well. Another food special to the Day of the Dead are tamales! Tamales are one of the favorite foods for this holiday. Tamales are a cornmeal dough filled with your choice of filling and are wrapped in a corn husk (foods-for-day-of-the-dead).The favorite foods of the deceased loved ones are displayed on altars in the graveyards in hopes of enticing the spirits back for one night. Families will drink the favorite drink of their deceased loved