The Day of the Dead (día de los muertos) is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, but especially in Mexico and areas of Central and South America. Observed between 11/1-11/2, it's a time to honor the lives and memories of dead loved ones.
Calavera Abecedario by Jeanette WinterEvery year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. Come dance with them! Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.
Day of the Dead in the USA by Regina M. MarchiHonoring relatives by tending graves, building altars, and cooking festive meals has been an honored tradition among Latin Americans for centuries. The tribute, "el Dia de los Muertos," has enjoyed renewed popularity since the 1970s when Latino activists and artists in the United States began expanding "Day of the Dead" north of the border with celebrations of performance art, Aztec danza, art exhibits, and other public expressions.
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780813545578
Publication Date: 2009-06-19
Day of the Dead by Julie MurrayEasy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots.
Days of Death, Days of Life by Kristin NorgetKristin Norget explores the practice and meanings of death rituals in poor urban neighborhoods on the outskirts of the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca. Drawing on her extensive fieldwork in Oaxaca City, Norget provides vivid descriptions of the Day of the Dead and other popular religious practices. She analyzes how the rites and beliefs associated with death shape and reflect poor Oaxacans' values and social identity.
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ISBN: 9780231136891
Publication Date: 2005-12-13
Of Corpse: Death and Humor in Folkore and Popular Culture by Peter NarvaezLaughter, contemporary theory suggests, is often aggressive in some manner and may be prompted by a sudden perception of incongruity combined with memories of past emotional experience. Given this importance of the past to our recognition of the comic, it follows that some "traditions" dispose us to ludic responses. The studies in Of Corpse: Death and Humor in Folklore and Popular Culture examine specific interactions of text (jokes, poetry, epitaphs, iconography, film drama) and social context (wakes, festivals, disasters) that shape and generate laughter. Uniquely, however, the essays here peruse a remarkable paradox---the convergence of death and humor.
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ISBN: 9780874215595
Publication Date: 2003-07-01
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Recipes for Día de los MuertosRecipes for Traditional Indigenous Hot Xocolatl (Chocolate), by Mildred Lopez Escudero, and Mexican Pan de Muerto, by The Spruce Eats.
Learn about the tradition and cultural practice for honoring our ancestors through the animated stories from a rumbustious teenager named Florentina and her encounters with her wise Abuelita! Featured digital collections and scholarship courtesy of the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Day of the Dead is a long term tradition, full of color and significance
for Mexicans. A tradition that has transcended, breaking borders and gaining the attention of people worldwide.
Use Artstor to browse historical and present day images related to the Day of the Dead. You can find artwork, artifacts, photography, and more here! Another fun feature is narrowing your search results down by geography in order to see the differences in how each country celebrates the holiday.
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We've all heard about the Day of the Dead or seen the classic sugar skull paintings—but what does this celebration really represent? Learn more from National Geographic.
This is a celebration observed in many countries around the world. Learn a bit more about how seven of those countries do the Day of the Dead, from HIPLATINA.