Celebrating the Mexican Days of the Dead at NAEA
Friday 3:00-4:50, Meeting Room 113A/Center/1st Floor
The two days of Los Dias de los Muertos, the Mexican Days of the Dead, represent the most important celebration of the year in Mexico, especially in rural areas. Celebrated on the Catholic holy days of November 1 and 2, the occasion is a joyful time of remembrance, family reunion, and feasting, as relatives and friends gather together to honor their loved ones who have died. Today, many artists in Mexico and the United States are inspired by the celebration and have responded with the creation of incredible works of art. This, in, part, has helped spread awareness of the holiday. Please join Stevie Mack, Sharon Warwick, Jean King, Susan Waddington, and me as we share how we each have observed the holiday with our students. Suggestions and activities, including setting up an ofrenda, will be presented for every grade level from kindergarten to high school.
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