What Day of the Dead Tells Us about Aztec Philosophy

By Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York College at Cortland Continue reading What Day of the Dead Tells Us about Aztec Philosophy

Day of the Dead: From Aztec Goddess Worship to Modern Mexican Celebration

By Kirby Farah, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences   Day of the Dead might sound like a solemn affair, but Mexico’s famous holiday is actually a lively commemoration of the departed. The nationwide festivities, which include a massive parade in Mexico City, typically begin the night of Oct. 31 with families sitting vigil at grave sites. Mexican tradition … Continue reading Day of the Dead: From Aztec Goddess Worship to Modern Mexican Celebration