For some members of the CHS community, the festivities did not end once they passed out their last pieces of candy on Halloween night. The celebration continued the next morning before school, but for a slightly different holiday. Members of the Spanish club joined together to celebrate and learn about “Dia de los muertos,” or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday observed today in much of Mesoamerica.

In place of the traditional “calaveras de azucar,” brightly decorated skulls made almost entirely of sugar, students decorated their own edible skull shaped cookies. They also created an “ofrenda,” a traditional alter with brightly colored cloth, candles, flowers and pictures. While students decorated, a movie was shown that featured interviews and interesting glimpses into the celebration of the holiday.

The Spanish club meets on select Fridays throughout year to play Spanish games, celebrate Latin American holidays, and learn about and discuss other topics and issues related to the Spanish speaking world. New members of any Spanish level or background are always welcome to attend meetings, and are encouraged to join the club Facebook group or look out for announcements on GNN.