Mexican cuisine: Day of the Dead menu ideas 6 Articles

by Joan Mccord

It's the end of October, and Mexican cooks are abuzz with the excitement and activity of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The Day of the Dead (In the United States, this is October 31, and usually referred to by Chriti...read more

by Doris Herrmann

"Da de Los Muertos," or the Day of the Dead, is a festival held every November 1st and 2nd in Mexico. This festival is a celebration of the life of those departed and includes family members building an altar celebrating ...read more

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

A ritual known is the Hispanic culture as "Dia de la Muertos," Day of the Dead began more than 500 years ago. According to history, Spanish Conquistadors landed in what we now call Mexico. Upon arrival they came across n...read more

by Brenda Lachman

From the Pre-Hispanic traditions, the Day of the Dead, is a Color and Flavorful Fiesta celebrated the 1st and 2nd of November. Although it around the same time as Halloween, the Day of the Dead comes from the believe accor...read more

by Vivian Nelson Melle

Dia de los Muertos is the Hispanic celebration honoring death. The Day of the Dead, as translated to English, is a festival that can last anywhere from two days to a week and usually begins the end of October until the fir...read more

by Josephine Polifroni

It may seem, to those not familiar with Mexican culture, that the Day of the Dead, is just some variation on Halloween. It does tie in with Halloween in the sense that Halloween is celebrated on All Saint's Night and the ...read more