"[To inspire readers] by the rituals, flavors, motifs, and costumes of Mexico's Day of the Dead festival ... [this project guide presents] handcrafted decorations, stylish makeup designs and accessories, and ... recipes"--Back cover.

The Day of the Dead, or D a de los Muertos, may sound a bit scary. However, this enlightening book explains to readers how this special holiday is actually a day of joy as well as remembrance for millions of people in Latin America and the United States. The symbols, customs, and origins of the holiday are discussed in accessible text, while vivid photographs illustrate the presented concepts. Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section,...

"The Day of the Dead is a celebration honoring those who have left this world. Readers of this volume will understand the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs associated with it. A recipe for champurrado (Mexican drinking chocolate) and instructions to create a skeleton craft are also provided"--Publisher's website.

Explores the origin of the Mexican tradition of "The Day of the Dead" in which the people celebrate the lives of their dead relatives.

With sugar skulls, sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, Hispanic families welcome back ancestors on this holiday.

All over Mexico, early in November, families gather to welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. The smells of burning copal incense and pungent marigolds mingle with the aromas of fresh bread, new clothing, sweets, and candles. One of Mexico's most important festivals since pre-hispanic times, the Day of the Dead is an occasion for celebrating and feasting, cleaning and decorating graves, dancing and making music. This volume explores...

Celebrate the Day of the Dead and learn the alphabet at the same time.