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The Day of the Dead Ofrenda A Work of Love and Tradition
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4324139569296680", enable_page_level_ads: true }); Ofrendas are an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish. They are also called altares or ... Read MoreDay of the Dead
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Common Misconceptions About The Day of the Dead Celebration
(ad The Day of the Dead is not the Mexican version of Halloween. Mexicans have celebrated the Day of the Dead since the year 1800 B.C. It is not scary or morbid. There are no pictures or images of dead people, ghosts, ... Read MoreDay of the Dead
La Llorona One Woman, Many Stories
Spanish The eve of the conquest of Mexico -Tenochtitlan by Hernan Cortes and his Spanish army was plagued by omens that Miguel Leon–Portilla enumerates in his book, “Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico”. Based on codices as well as from memories of the p... Read MoreDay of the Dead
¡Adivina Adivinador! Day of the Dead Sayings
Hay más tiempo que vida There is more time than life. Hierba mala nunca muere. Bad weed never dies. Se me subió el muerto. The deceased climbed on me! Which means: “It really scared me!” Ya ni en la paz de los sepulcros creo. I don’t even believe in the peace of the tombs anymore.... Read MoreDay of the Dead
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls Origins and Symbolism
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4324139569296680", enable_page_level_ads: true }); Sugar Skulls are one of the most popular and iconic symbols of the Day of the Dead Celebration. When the Day of the Dead festivities approach, one can... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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