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Celebración del Día de los Muertos || Celebration of Day of the Dead

Posted on November 3, 2020

El Día de Muertos es una tradición indigena de miles de años. Su visión indígena implica el retorno de las almas de los muertos. Quienes regresan a casa, al mundo de los vivos para convivir …

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José Guadalupe and the Famous Catrina

Posted on October 25, 2020

La Calavera Catrina is an icon of Mexican culture, and is ever present during the Day of the Dead. In recent years her popularity has grown. People all over the world wear makeup and costume to …

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What Ancient Cultures Teach Us About Grief and Mourning

Posted on October 25, 2020

“As scholars of death and mourning rituals, we believe that Día de los Muertos traditions are most likely connected to feasts observed by the ancient Aztecs. Today, they honor the memory of the dead and …

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Virtual Exhibition: National Museum of Mexican Art

Posted on October 25, 2020

“This year’s exhibition pays tribute to and remembers the numerous individuals from our community, Mexico, the U.S. and the entire world that have died from COVID-19.” Chicago IL

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La Catrina: The dark history of Day of the Dead’s immortal icon

Posted on October 21, 2020

Everywhere you look on the streets during Day of the Dead celebrations across Latin America, a familiar face looks back. A face that juxtaposes the macabre and the elegant, it’s in the makeup on children’s faces, …

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Day of the Dead History & Culture

Posted on October 21, 2020

A dedication to the deceased Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that …

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Top 10 Things to Know About Day of the Dead

Posted on October 21, 2020

Here’s one thing we know: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Though related, the two annual events differ greatly in traditions and tone. Whereas Halloween is …

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