11 DIY Ways to Celebrate Day of the Dead With Kids

Marigolds are the flower traditionally used to honor the dead in Día de Muertos celebrations. People leave marigolds at graves and at ofrendas (small family altars). The scent is thought to draw the spirits of the dead to Earth. Make a long-lasting memory by creating tissue-paper marigolds using the directions in this post by Teach Kids Art.

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