There's a really great series of articles over at Indian Country Today about Mexico's Day of the Dead, which some of our readers have observed in the past couple of days. Even if you don't celebrate Dia de los Muertos, this three-part piece is definitely worth reading:
Part I: Honoring the Departed, Celebrating Life, in Mexico looks at the indigenous origins of the festival, and traces the efforts of the invading Spanish conquerors to bring Catholicism into the mix.
The second installment, Re-Made in America steps into America's Mexican communities and how the festival is celebrated here in the U.S., with "private altars adorned with sugar skulls, marigolds and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed. Graves are cleaned and decorated, toys are brought for dead children, and alcohol is often offered to the deceased adults, such as tequila, mescal or pulque." Be sure to take the time to scroll through the photos, because they're magnificent.
Finally, Blending Traditions looks at celebrations around the world honoring those who have crossed over. If you've got time, watch today's video companion piece, which features snippets from a wide range of celebrations and festivities.
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Part I: Honoring the Departed, Celebrating Life, in Mexico looks at the indigenous origins of the festival, and traces the efforts of the invading Spanish conquerors to bring Catholicism into the mix.
The second installment, Re-Made in America steps into America's Mexican communities and how the festival is celebrated here in the U.S., with "private altars adorned with sugar skulls, marigolds and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed. Graves are cleaned and decorated, toys are brought for dead children, and alcohol is often offered to the deceased adults, such as tequila, mescal or pulque." Be sure to take the time to scroll through the photos, because they're magnificent.
Finally, Blending Traditions looks at celebrations around the world honoring those who have crossed over. If you've got time, watch today's video companion piece, which features snippets from a wide range of celebrations and festivities.
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