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El Dia de Los Muertos
How does the Spanish culture view death? Gain the interest of your learners by showing them a skull (if you can get one). How is this Spanish celebration similar or different than Halloween? As an extension, you could dedicate a class...
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Mexconnect: The Day of the Dead
This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.
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Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Traditions of Mexico
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Wikipedia: Day of the Dead
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia explores what Day of the Dead is and how it is commonly celebrated in Mexico and elsewhere.
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Inside Mexico: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
This website has details and pictures on how the Day of the Dead is celebrated.
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Dia De Muertos: The Dead Come to Life in Mexican Art
To an outsider, Mexico's celebration for their dead loved ones seems a bit morbid. Discover Mexicans distinct view of the afterlife by reading the reaction of a French-Canadian woman visiting the country. Also includes information on...
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Transitions Abroad Publishing: Honoring Tradition in Mexico
A personal account of seven Americans and two Austrians as they take part with the locals in one of Mexico's most honored traditions, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).