Today, people across latin america honor their dead and celebrate the cycle of life in early november under a variety of names. The aztec empires influence extended throughout presentday mexico and central america, while few native americans of the presentday u. Portugal brazil france australia spain india japan thailand. Theyre celebrating with special sweets, music, bread. Scholars trace the origins of the modern mexican holiday to indigenous. One of the best thing about this book is that the designs are on single pagesno back to back designs leading to bleeding colors. My mom learned about the day of the dead by reading a book she checked out. Read up about the day of the dead with these books and resources. The story is well thought out and informative and presented in a way that does not talk down to. The best books on the day of the dead five books expert. Many chicanos travelled south to study the traditions of southern mexico. The festivals beginnings originate from the combination of aztec and catholic faiths in mexico and it takes place on the 1st and 2nd of november each year.
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