Day of the Dead Holidays
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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Mything Links' Day of the Dead in Mexico - Collection of annotated links with traditional music and artwork.
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Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: Oaxaca, Mexico - The Cabrera family describes one of the most important festivities of Oaxaca.
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Lesson Plan - Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Muertos" - Teaching plan for teachers of grades 4 - 5. Includes a Spanish poem in Spanish and English.
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Day of the Dead - A Mexican Perspective - A Mexican woman explains the origins of the Day of the Dead. Includes a photograph of an altar dedicated to the events of September 11 2001.
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The People's Guide to Mexico: Day of the Dead - 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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Día de los Muertos - Events, history and customs of the Mexican celebration.
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Mexico OnLine: Day Of The Dead - Detailed description of the festival celebrating the reunion of dead relatives with their families. Includes photographs.
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Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead - Dedicated to the Mexican holiday, el dia de los muertos (the day of the dead). Information on altar making, the history of the holiday and its art.
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Janitzio: Celebrating the Day of the Dead - Explores how the holiday is celebrated in Janitzio.
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Day of the Dead in Mexico - Excerpts from Mary J. Andrade's book give a history of the holiday.
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Los Dias De Los Muertos - Provides a short description of the celebration, along with a brief look at its origins and contemporary customs.
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Mexican Tradition: Day of the Dead - Includes comprehensive description of the holiday, its cultural significance, and the religious overtones, as well as actual photographs from the celebration.
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Day of the Dead - Describes the celebration's history, spiritual significance, traditions, foods and decorations.
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Dia de los Muertos - Shows history, traditional foods, events and timeline, photos, altar, Realaudio interviews, and related e-postcards.
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