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Mexico City is the most populous city in the world, yet many of its attractions can be reached on foot. It has been a cultural and commercial center for over 2,000 years and today is home to...
The Day of the Dead or El Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday to honor the dead. Contrary to Halloween in the United States, the Day of the Dead is a joyous celebration that occurs on November...
Los Dias de Los Muertos (November 1st and 2nd) is a Mexican holiday that combines aspect of Catholicism and Aztec beliefs to honor the dead. It is, contrary to what you may expect, a time for...
Like most holidays throughout the world, Diás de los Muertos mingles the rituals of ancient and modern religions with a hefty dose of rowdy fun. The Aztecs believed that when people die, their...
Most often observed in Latin countries—especially Mexico, Brazil and the Philippines—Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a joyous celebration of deceased ancestors. Curiously enough, this...
Called Day of the Dead in English, Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday with a complex history and it'soften celebrated differently in various regions. However, there are some standard...
The observance known as All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in much of the Western world is called Los Dias de los Muertos in Spanish-speaking regions. Translated as "Days of the Dead," this...
People all over Mexico celebrate All Saints Day on November 1. It's the first of two very festive Dias de Muertos (Days of the Dead). In many parts of the world All Saints Day is a solemn day set...
The Dia de los Muertos celebration has a long tradition of focusing on artistic expression through the creation of altars, costumes, food and more. During this festive celebration dedicated to...
Some see death as a passage instead of a conclusion. Furthermore, some believe that this passage isn’t a one way street. Rather, it's believed to be an intersection with the occasional...
Sometimes it's tough to find the perfect greeting card, especially when it's one in honor of a holiday that may not be widely celebrated. Instead of picking up a generic card with a smiling puppy...
In the autumn, we are provided with the bounty of the harvest and the changing of the leaves, as well as natural materials like sunflowers and cornstalks. Autumn is a wonderful time to indulge...
Incorporating activities in the classroom that teach and broaden understanding about holidays around the world is a great way to capture the interest of middle-school students. A combination of...
Mexican paper flowers are made from brightly-colored pieces of tissue or crepe paper. Their association with Mexican culture is mostly due to the traditional Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos...
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