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Day of the Dead Traditions in Slow Spanish
This video explores Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico, showing how to prepare a traditional ofrenda (altar) by buying items like sugar skulls, candles, marigolds, favorite foods, and papel picado. It explains the meaning...
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Consumerism and Social Critique in Romero's Dawn of the Dead
In 1978, George Romero released Dawn of the Dead, moving the zombie apocalypse to a shopping mall, symbolizing the growing influence of American consumerism and suburban life. This film continued his critique of society, with zombies...
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The Cultural Significance of the Romero Zombie
Slavery's influence on the creation of the zombie can be traced back to its roots in Haitian folklore, where zombification was linked to slavery and control. Romero's reimagining of the zombie, however, took on new political and cultural...
Curated Video
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Author of groundbreaking novels like “Esperanza Rising" and "Echo," Pam Muñoz Ryan has made literature more representative by expertly mining her own rich Mexican American heritage.
The Kiboomers
Dia De Muertos - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs - Mexican Holiday Celebration Song
Sing along and learn with The Kiboomers Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes! Dia De Muertos is a Mexican Holiday or celebration where families honor their ancestors. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd...
Curated Video
Papel picado | Mexican Culture | Learn Spanish
Learn about making easy papel picado, or cut paper, by listening to this Spanish conversation from Mexico. Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition and often involves making a papel picado as part of the celebration to honor loved ones....
Curated Video
Dia de muertos | Mexican Culture | Learn Spanish
Learn about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in Spanish by listening to this Spanish conversation from Mexico. Día de los muertos is a Mexican tradition and involves making a Day of the Dead altar to honor loved ones. Watch as...
Curated Video
Dia de los Muertos Tapete | Mexican Culture | Learn Spanish
Learn about making a tapete, or Día de los Muertos carpet by listening to this Spanish conversation from Mexico. Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition and often involves making a tapete as part of the celebration to honor loved ones....
Religion for Breakfast
What is Day of the Dead?
In this episode we examine the topic: What is Day of the Dead?
Curated Video
Dia de Muertos: Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
This video explains Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. It explains the cultural significance of the holiday, including the belief that spirits of the dead are reunited with their loved ones....
Curated OER
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is an important holiday in Mexico, Spain, and Brazil. This video shares different facts and a brief history of the holiday.
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Pan De Muertos: Dia De Los Muertos
Pan de muertos is an important component for many Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations and is often seen on the ofrendas honoring the deceased. Watch how it's made in this special bilingual video with the Des Moines Art...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Making Tissue Paper Flowers: Dia De Los Muertos
Tissue paper marigolds are a relatively easy craft that can be part of your Dia de los Muertos celebration and a welcome addition to an altar honoring your loved ones. Work alongside Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Introduction to the Day of the Dead: Dia De Los Muertos
What do you know about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and its traditions? Here's a great introduction to the holiday intended to honor deceased loved ones. Included with the video are discussion questions and links to additional...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Understanding Ofrendas: Dia De Los Muertos
If you're unfamiliar with the details of the Dia of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), you might not understand the significance of the details around the ofrendas families put up to honor the deceased. CeCe Villa from Dowling Catholic High...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos
National Geographic presents this short video telling the history of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead.
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: How Different Families Celebrate: Dia De Los Muertos
Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des Moines Art Center talk about how their families celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) when they were growing up. Included with the video are discussion questions, an activity,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Understanding Ofrendas: Dia De Los Muertos: Young Explorers
Come explore the Hispanic tradition of Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. [2:52] Support materials are provided.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mexican Muralism: The Work of Diego Rivera: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an introduction to the Mexican Muralism movement and the work of Diego Rivera. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Mexican Muralism: The Work of Diego Rivera."