Feliz Día de los Muertos!
An Illustrated Guide to the Day of the Dead
"Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday filled with prominent symbols to remember lost loved ones."
Beyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Día de los Muertos
"Día de los Muertos is a tradition first practiced thousands of years ago by indigenous peoples such as the Aztecs and the Toltecs. They didn’t consider death the end of one’s existence but simply another chapter of life. Rather than grieve their dead, they celebrated the lives of the deceased and honored their memories. During Día de los Muertos, observed Oct. 31- Nov. 2, they believed the dead had a brief window to leave the spirit realm and visit their loved ones in the mortal world."
The History of an Immortal Icon
Who is La Calavera Catrina?
"The elegant skull has become a festive symbol of Día de los Muertos – but its original inception was a statement of more than just the inevitability of death."
Bibliography
“Beyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Dia De Los Muertos.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 2 Aug. 2023, www.pbs.org/education/blog/beyond-sugar-skulls-the-history-and-culture-of-dia-de-los-muertos.
“La Catrina: The Dark History of Day of the Dead’s Immortal Icon.” National Geographic, 1 Nov. 2021, www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2019/10/la-catrina-dark-history-day-deads-immortal-icon.
Loehrke, Janet. “What Is the Day of the Dead Holiday? An Illustrated Guide.” Day of the Dead 2022: An Illustrated Guide to the Indigenous Holiday to Remember Loved Ones, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2022, www.statesman.com/in-depth/graphics/2022/10/25/day-dead-2022-illustrated-guide-aztec-holiday-remember-loved-ones/8185222001/.