What's in a name?

"Day of the Dead" sounds a bit macabre, but there's more to this story
-- "El dia de los Muertos" --
 than meets the eye.
A little history . . .

What's up with dem bones?
Mischievous or menacing -- the skeletons and skulls
of Mexican folk art have historical roots, not only in Mexico's pre-colonial, indigenous culture -- but also in the social and political satire of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), who dared to caricature his targets in their bare bones, just to make his point, y'know -- with a twist.
Arts and a little cultura . . .

A little food for thought . . .
Mexican Soul Food
The relationship between food, families and the ancestors runs deep during this Mexican holiday which begins the night of October 31 and continues through November 2, or "All Souls Day" in the Catholic tradition.
Food for the Ancestors
( More Recipes )

Holiday decorations . . .
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in this country, too -- and with panache.
Fun Stuff

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