
Tag: Mexico


How commercialization over the centuries transformed the Day of the Dead
By Mathew Sandoval, Arizona State University Continue reading How commercialization over the centuries transformed the Day of the Dead

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