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| Art Education | 1 |
| Childhood Education | 1 |
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| Cohen, Stewart | 1 |
| Stokrocki, Mary | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Parents | 1 |
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| Mexico | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCohen, 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
Peer reviewedStokrocki, Mary – Art Education, 2000
Discusses hosting a Dia de Los Muertos, or a Day of the Dead, procession and festival to remember victims of school or community violence. Traditionally, the festival is a means for life embracing death and of honoring the dead. Describes the procession and festival and addresses the making of altars. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
