National Native American Indian Heritage Month Culture/religion: National observance Date: November Native American Heritage Month has evolved from a week-long celebration when president Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 23-30 as “American Indian Week” to a month-long celebration in 1990 when president George H.W. Bush issued a proclamation designating the month of … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – November 1-8, 2020
4th Annual Day of the Dead Festival Thursday, October 31 10:00-2:00 PSU Ballroom The Festival The Modern and Classical Languages Department at Missouri State University invites you to its 4th Annual Day of the Dead Festival! This is the perfect opportunity to learn about this old Mexican cultural practice and the values surrounding the remembrance of ancestors. The … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Day of the Dead Festival
CELEBRANDO CON LOS MUERTOS VIVIENTES Por: Yolanda Lorge Noviembre es el mes que los muertos reclaman como propio. En la celebración del Día de los Muertos, los difuntos son los invitados de honor: cempasúchiles brillantes, máscaras de papel maché, júbilo, comida y música forman parte de la antigua celebración precolombina. Se trata de un típico sincretismo indohispano. … [Read more...] about Celebrando Con Los Muertos Vivientes por Yolanda Lorge
Day of the Dead Altars Day of the Dead altars are built during Dia de los Muertos to honor the lives of those who have passed. They are often quite beautiful creations, constructed with love and care. Creating these altars is one of the most important traditions during Day of the Dead in Mexico and in Mexican-American communities around the globe. Traditionally, … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Altars
CELEBRATING WITH THE LIVING DEAD By Yolanda Lorge November is the month the dead claim for their own. On the Day of the Dead celebration, the dead are the honored guest. Vibrant marigolds, papier-mâché masks, revelry, food and music are all part of the ancient pre-Columbian celebration. One of those typical Indian-Spanish intermarriages. Although the holiday is recognized … [Read more...] about Celebrating with the living dead by Yolanda Lorge