El Dia De Los Muertos-una Celebracion De La Familia Y La Vida / Day of the Dead A Latino Celebration of Family and Life (Dias Festivos / Finding Out About Holidays (Spanish))

by Carol Gnojewski

Presents the history and meaning of All Souls' Day, or the Day of the Dead, in Mexico, and discusses the Aztec and Spanish contributions to the celebration, holiday customs, decorations, and foods, and the skull as a holiday symbol.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

Carol Gnojewski is a freelance writer. Previously an instructor at University of Washington, she is now a middle grade instructor and Ecology Club sponsor in Monroe, SD.