This Mexican holiday, called Día de los Muertos in Spanish, represents a rich blend of Catholic and indigenous traditions. Celebrated the same time as All Saints Day and All Souls Day, it's a time for families to feast, exchange stories and memories, and remember loved ones who have past away. Though preparations begin in mid-October, the festival officially takes place Nov. 1-2.
Sites especially for children may be found in http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Columbus_Day/.
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Excerpts from Mary J. Andrade's book give a history of the holiday.
Shows history, traditional foods, events and timeline, photos, altar, Realaudio interviews, and related e-postcards.
Ideas and traditions added to a post by teachers.
Provides a short description of the celebration, along with a brief look at its origins and contemporary customs.
Includes comprehensive description of the holiday, its cultural significance, and the religious overtones, as well as actual photographs from the celebration.
Detailed description of the festival celebrating the reunion of dead relatives with their families. Includes photographs.
Describes one of the country's most important festivals, particularly in Oaxaca. From Mexonline.com.
Collection of annotated links with traditional music and artwork.
Examines the differences between Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and explores the customs related to the traditional Mexican holiday.
Collection of annotated links with traditional music and artwork.
Ideas and traditions added to a post by teachers.
Describes one of the country's most important festivals, particularly in Oaxaca. From Mexonline.com.
Shows history, traditional foods, events and timeline, photos, altar, Realaudio interviews, and related e-postcards.
Includes comprehensive description of the holiday, its cultural significance, and the religious overtones, as well as actual photographs from the celebration.
Detailed description of the festival celebrating the reunion of dead relatives with their families. Includes photographs.
Provides a short description of the celebration, along with a brief look at its origins and contemporary customs.
Excerpts from Mary J. Andrade's book give a history of the holiday.
Examines the differences between Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and explores the customs related to the traditional Mexican holiday.
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