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The Skeleton at the Feast: Day of the Dead in Mexico
The Skeleton at the Feast Day of the Dead in Mexico
Author: Elizabeth Carmichael, Chloe Sayer
All over Mexico, early in November, families gather to welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. The smells of burning copal incense and pungent cempasúchil (marigolds) mingle with the aromas of fresh bread, new clothing, sweets, and candles. One of Mexico's most important festivals since prehispanic times, the Day of the Dead is...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780714125039
ISBN-10: 0714125032
Publication Date: 10/28/1991
Pages: 192
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Publisher: British Museum Press
Book Type: Paperback
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