The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 2 is All Souls' Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2. [From History.com]

You can learn more about this holiday by visiting the ACC Library Services website. All the information presented here can be found online at library.austincc.edu. Or visit any of the campus libraries where faculty librarians are ready to assist you! Also, you are invited to visit our Día de los Muertos displays of resources at Elgin, Eastview, Hays, Highland and Riverside.