Day+of+the+Dead

//**What is el Día de los Muertos?** (See textbook information)// Día de los Muertos is translated "Day of the Dead." It is a Latin American holiday that honors the dead. Friends and family gather together to celebrate the life and passing of their loved ones. They make special meals, breads, and sweets, decorate with marigold flowers and skeletons, and have parades and church services to commemorate the yearly event.

Día de los Muertos is November 1-2. It coincides with the Roman Catholic holiday of the Day of the Saints.
 * //When is el Día de los Muertos?//**

This holiday has many facets. On one hand, it is a very somber tradition, reflecting on death. On the other hand, it is a celebration with events and entertainment. See some of the resources below for more information:

On the serious side... media type="youtube" key="yq3ygHZIyls" height="385" width="480"

In Ecuador, [|"Día de Difuntos"] media type="youtube" key="6YClZRqAjYM" height="385" width="480"

Interviews in Ecuador cementerio media type="youtube" key="aYV2dQkCJ1Y" height="385" width="480"

Recipe for Colada Morada media type="youtube" key="3ovulu4Xkxs" height="385" width="480"

Recipe for Guaguas de Pan media type="youtube" key="fKghsm8_umU" height="385" width="480"

Day of the Dead Food [] Origins of Halloween and Day of the Dead
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