This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorated, altars with offerings of food and drink are constructed, and faces are painted ... Show More
Nov 2023
Dia de los Muertos | Day of the Dead (Re-release)
With Dia de los Muertos being celebrated this week, learn all about the traditional Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, where loved ones who have passed are remembered by their relatives.📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjam ... Show More
8m 41s
Oct 2023
Día de Muertos: Una perspectiva local - Day of the Dead: A Local Perspective
<p>In this episode, we reunite with Oliba, May's mom, for a second insightful interview, delving into Día de Muertos, a treasured Mexican tradition celebrated across regions, including Comala, Mexico. Explore the emotional and cultural richness of this tradition, its pre-His ... Show More
29m 47s
Oct 2024
Day of the Dead meditation: a celebration of life
On the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, we allow ourselves space for our memories and our grief about those we’ve lost — as well as for joy, and even humor, around the continuity between life and death. While many cultures try to tiptoe around death, the ritual ... Show More
16m 6s
Nov 2024
La flor de cempasúchil - Historia, cultura y leyendas - The Cempasúchil Flower - History, Culture and Legends
<p>In this lively discussion, we share our experience celebrating Día de Muertos in Cholula, Puebla, surrounded by the beautiful cempasúchil fields and festive atmosphere. We dive into the origins and uses of the marigold in Mexico, from its practical applications in gardening an ... Show More
26m 35s
Oct 2021
Día de los Muertos: Parque Nacional Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatepetl
Join us this week as we head into Mexico and join one of the most famous celebration in the world, Dia de los Muertos. Many people believe that this is Mexico's version of Halloween, and although there are some parallels, this could not be farther from the truth. We discuss the l ... Show More
1h 2m