Day of the Dead also called "Dia de los
Muertos," is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin America. The
Day of the Dead is also celebrated in the United States and many cities like Dallas,
San Francisco and Chicago, feature prominent parades and festivals.
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| José Guadalupe Posada |
November 2nd is the official date for Day of the Dead,
although it is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. These dates
correspond with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
This correspondence results from the Catholic Church's efforts to "find
similarities between the indigenous and Christian beliefs." This
celebration has a complex history that has been transformed through the years.
Mexican artist
Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) is a lasting symbol of the Day of the Dead.
His skeletal folk art and political satire combined perfectly to express the
attitudes of working class Mexican people. Come by the library this late
October to see Posada’s work on display as well as our collection of films and
books celebrating the Day of the Dead.
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