| "Based on preconquest beliefs, Mexico's Days of the Dead (November 1 for children, November 2 for adults) celebrate the lives of deceased family members, friends, and even pets... Decorating elaborate home altars is a favorite tradition..." (Yahoo Internet Life). |
Blog, Day of the Dead A celebration of life
"Celebrating the Days of the Dead: The Heart Speaks Clearly in Michoacan" article by Cat Gonzalez
Chiapas photographs of altares
Chiapas Sand Paintings
Chiapas Sugar Figurines
Common Misconceptions About the Day of the Dead Celebrations
Day of the Dead history, spiritual significance, traditions, calaveras, decorations, sugar skulls, foods
"Day of the Dead" by Cat Gonzalez
Day of the Dead in Mexico facts and books
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca informative article
Day of the Dead Supplemental: Things to Do Around Guadalajara - Lake Chapala
The Days of the Dead excellent background article from the global gourmet
Día de los Muertos email skeleton postcards, get recipes for traditional foods like pan de muerto (death bread)
Dia de Muertos: The Dead Come to Life in Mexican Folk Art article by Mary Mendoza
Los Dias de los Muertos very good article on the celebration
"En El Campo Santo" article by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Jalisca Day of the Dead Photos
Jalisca Day of the Dead more photos
"A Journey with La Calaca: A Día De Los Muertos Experience" article and photographs by Bill Begalke
Journey with La Calaca photos
Journey with La Calaca more photos
"Meeting the Bony Woman" fiction by Catrina Farr
"Mexico Conjures Spirits With Picturesque Ofrendas article by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Mexico Connect: Day of the Dead excellent article on the celebration, plus good photos
Mexico Connect: Day of the Dead has some striking images; traces the history of the fiesta
Mixquic: The Day of the Dead and the Day of All Saints
"Oaxaca Day of the Dead" article by Maria Diaz
Oaxaca Day of the Dead photos
Palo Alto College Altares photos 1999-2000
Pan de Muertos recipe for day of the dead bread
"El Panteon" story of a new cemetery in Cuernavaca, article and images by Maria Elena
Veracruz Altares photos
"What Do Mexicans Celebrate on the "Day of the Dead"?" article by Ricardo Salvador
"Your Own Celebration of the Day of the Dead" article about your personal altar by Cat Gonzalez
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