Skulls to the living, bread to the dead : [the day of the dead in Mexico and beyond] /

Each October, as the Day of the Dead draws near, Mexican markets overflow with decorated breads, fanciful paper cutouts, and whimsical toy skulls and skeletons. To honor deceased relatives, Mexicans decorate graves and erect home altars. Drawing on a rich array of historical and ethnographic evidenc...

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Main Author:	Brandes, Stanley H
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006 Malden, Mass. : 2006 Malden, MA : 2006
Subjects:	All Souls' Day > Mexico All Souls' Day Manners and customs Mexico > Religious life and customs Mexico > Social life and customs Mexico

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