Day of the Dead - A Mexican Perspective
A Mexican woman explains the origins of the Day of the Dead. Contains a photograph of an altar dedicated to the events of September 11 2001.
Day of the Dead in Mexico
Excerpts from Mary J. Andrade's book give a history of the holiday.
Day of the Dead in Totimehuacan: A Photographic Study
Decorated graves, home altars and public spaces on All Souls Day in San Francisco Totimehuacan, Puebla, Mexico, with bibliography. In English and Spanish.
Dia de los Muertos
Shows history, traditional foods, events and timeline, photos, altar, Realaudio interviews, and related e-postcards.
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Dedicated to the Mexican holiday, el dia de los muertos (the day of the dead). Information on altar making, the history of the holiday and its art.
Janitzio: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Explores how the holiday is celebrated in Janitzio.
Lesson Plan - Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Muertos"
Teaching plan for teachers of grades 4 - 5. Includes a Spanish poem in Spanish and English.
Mexican Tradition: Day of the Dead
Includes comprehensive description of the holiday, its cultural significance, and the religious overtones, as well as actual photographs from the celebration.
Mything Links' Day of the Dead in Mexico
Collection of annotated links with traditional music and artwork.
The People's Guide to Mexico: Day of the Dead
Examines the differences between Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and explores the customs related to the traditional Mexican holiday.