"A kindergarten-level introduction to the Day of the Dead, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls"--
Introduces the holiday, Day of the Dead, or Dâia de los Muertos, and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.
A testament to the complex nature of ethnic identity, Day of the Dead in the USA provides insight into the power of ritual to create community, transmit oppositional messages, and advance educational, political, and economic goals.
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead is a very important holiday in Latin America.
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead.
The people of Oaxaca, Mexico, believe the souls of the dead, the antepasados, return every year for a twenty-four-hour visit. They are welcomed into their former homes with gaily decorated...
Remembering Migrants With the end of the Mexican American War in 1848, the United States annexed more than ... In 2019 and 2020, Day of the Dead altars throughout the United States remembered child migrants who died on the U.S. border.
El Día de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico with food and festivities to celebrate life and to honor and remember deceased loved ones.
Day of the Dead celebrations are becoming more and more popular outside of Mexico, where they first began.
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