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Cohen, Stewart – Childhood Education, 1992
Describes the celebration of death in Mexico and gives an alternative perspective from which to examine current U.S. attitudes and practices concerning death. Discusses the role that children play in the Todos Santos, or Day of the Dead, festival and the imagery and ceremonies of the festival. (LB)
Descriptors: Children, Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences, Death