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Picture books can help introduce children to Hispanic culture. These stories depict Latin American families celebrating El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead.

The 2000 census showed that over half a million Mexicans live in Chicago. Learn more about the traditions the city's biggest ethnic group by visiting these exhibits.

Human skull masks symbolize the Hispanic festival called the Day of the Dead held on November 1 and 2. Special mask designs are works of art based on Posada's La Catrina.

On 1st November 2009 the BM will host a family fun day exploring Mexican fiesta, Day of the Dead. Visitors will see performances, talks, processions and demonstrations.

As many in the western world prepare for Halloween, Mexicans look forward to El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Make traditional treats for this Mexican feast.

Though the "Day of the Dead" might sound slightly morbid at first, this celebration is as much about life as it is about remembering the dead.

In certain regions of Central America, the Aztec Day of the Dead has survived Christianity's attempts at assimilation.

Millions of people still celebrate the Halloween festival that takes place on October 31st, and this article describes its history and traditions.

In early June 2007, artist and activist Noah Scalin posted a paper skull online, claiming he'd make a skull every day for one year. The result: a multimedia memento mori.

If asked to describe the Day of the Dead it would be fair to conjure up images of scary ghosts and ghouls. For the people of Mexico, nothing is further from the truth.

The Mexican Day or Days of the Dead is a happy occasion: the spirits of the departed beloved are coming for a visit!

For kids, Halloween brings parties at school, scary decorations, dressing in costumes and going door to door to collect candy, but, how did Halloween begin?

What else but death binds together the pagan festival, the solemn Christian holy days, the modern ghoulish revelry and the Mexican celebration?

This article will give you a step by step guide on how to survive a zombie attack

Autumn brings many festivals, including Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Thanksgiving. But where did they originate, and what other celebrations take place at this time?

Since the early Middle Ages, Halloween has been part of a trio of major Church feasts. But what are these feasts and what do they commemorate?

Spooky Halloween costumes and decorations can become joyous festivities to honor departed ancestors.

Despite offering an opportunity to fix flawed films, plagued with bad casting or a lack of budget, remakes are considered the bane of the film world.

November brings even more holidays to explore for homeschooling families.

The European commercial world is aggressively marketing Halloween.

The National Museum of Mexican Art, located in Chicago, is the first Hispanic art museum in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums.

The roots of Halloween run deep, all the way to the ancients Celts, and have been nurtured and altered by the Roman and Christian cultures.

A synopsis of the most beloved cult films of the 1980s.

Picture books are a way for children to connect to Hispanic culture. These stories depict Latin American families celebrating during the parades and dances of Carnaval.

Picture books help children take part in Latin American culture. These stories depict Mexican-American families celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Going back to the roots of his epic zombie invasion, George A. Romero has a shot at updating his classic series with a considerably more modern portrayal of events.

The association of Halloween with the dead as well as with evil spirits originates in pre-Christian Europe and may reflect universal supernatural customs and rituals.

Process-based, multidisciplinary artist Haruko Okano leaves light traces of her projects in the consciousness & hearts of her spectators where they matter most.

With rising real-estate prices and 35% of the city's population living below the poverty level, the dead help the living poor in the Philippine's Capital city, Manila.

Let the golden nugget blossoms of the native Mexican anise-scented herb, Mexican tarragon, announce the advent of the holiday season from the garden for years to come.

Small towns in Mexico offer an alternative travel experience unmatched by the big cities. The Pueblos Mágicos or Magical Towns program features the nation's best.

Native American Indians celebrate a death in various ways; the dead are honored with food, herbs and gifts to ensure a safe journey to the after life.

A review of the 1984 cult classic horror / sci-fi movie, Night of the Comet, starring Robert Beltran, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Mary Woronov, Geoffrey Lewis.

There are many horror movies based on zombies. While there is no proof that zombies are real or that they exist, some zombie movies are entertaining to gore lovers.

Coinciding with Halloween, the Rocket Cinema Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, features a program of 'monster movies', screened at unusual locations.

The Catholic Feast of All Souls' Day is celebrated on November 2nd and commemorates those who have died and are awaiting heaven.

Celebrate the age of the zombie by digging into this list of classic undead features. Scares, laughs and requests for more paramedics abound when hell and earth combine.

Halloween is taking Europe by storm, but there are still many other, similar festivals and holidays that perform its functions of fun and treats for the kids.

Wish that you could make your own one-of-a-kind items, but are afraid of your sewing machine? The Crafty Chica (AKA Kathy Cano-Murillo) has the solution.

Halloween is characterized by fun costumes, candy, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. However, Halloween's origins were not so light-hearted.

Today's pumpkin patches stand witness to one of the greatest displays of commercialism and misplaced greed that has been seen in the United States in the past ten months.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned zombie fan, you may want to take a look (or two!) at the flesh-eating films discussed below.

This cookbook of easy homemade candy recipes includes traditional favorites for every holiday.

Carved pumpkins have become an important symbol of Halloween. How did this tradition begin and how has it evolved today?

The pumpkin is used in Halloween celebrations across the world; but what is the origin, history and use of pumpkins at Halloween? Learn more with this pumpkin profile.

The Orlando version of the famous multi-media extravaganza will rock, roll, bang, dance, and spit its way into your heart.

Myrtle Beach offers the Grand Strand visitor a celebration of the arts - especially visual arts - at the Burroughs Chapin Art Museum.

Dick Turpin was the most famous highwayman who ever lived. Finally captured in York in 1739, a fluke brought about his conviction.

What Sam Raimi tries to achieve is an homage to his own B-Movie classics but Drag Me To Hell just doesn't seem to know what it wants to be.

Most of the year BC is known for its relaxing beaches and superb scenery, but each Halloween in Vancouver something darker emerges from the bricks and mortar of the city.