Background on the tradition Los
días de los muertos -- an explanation of the celebrations with pictures from
Cholula, Mexico. The
Day of the Dead, Through the Eyes of the Soul-- text and book excepts from
a journalist who has been researching the Day of the Dead for over ten years.
Mexican
holidays -- including Day of the Dead. History
Jose
Guadelupe Posada -- biographical information and samples of the artist's work.
Background
on Dia del los Muertos and Halloween.
Celebrations
in the United States Día
de los Muertos in Monterey- Univerisitiy of Monterey, California site containing
links to vocabulary and explanation of holiday Hispanic
heritage comes alive at All Souls Day celebration -- news article describing
Detroit's celebration of the holiday Day
of the Dead in Southern California- Day of the Dead at Olvera Street, Los
Angeles Celebrations in Mexico
Day
of the Dead -- background and photos with links to a map of Mexico and information
on its indigenous people.
Folk
TraditionsLos
arcos (las ofrendas) -- a description on making an altar Papel
Picado- instructions on how to make Las
flores- instructions on how to make paper flowers El
pan de los muertos- recipe
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