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Día de Muertos Traditions: What is Pan de Muerto?
In this blog, we delve into the world of pan de muerto—a delicious treat filled with history, meaning, and culture, some of the versions regarding its origin and tell you about the unique variations found only in Mexico... Read More...
Reflections on Día de Muertos: There's Power in Cultura
This week's blog is a reflection rooted in appreciation and gratitude. Learn what it was like to grow up with Día de Muertos, our memories about them, and what it means for us today for everyone in Lolo... Read more...
Choo Ba'ak: The Cleaning of the Bones in Pomuch, Campeche
Choo Ba'ak, “Limpieza de Huesos/Cleaning of Bones”, a tradition in Pomuch, Campeche where people clean the bones of their deceased, who rest all year long in half-open wooden boxes that rest in their niches in the cemetery... Read more...
La Catrina: Mexico's Iconic Day of the Dead Great Dame
Being such an iconic, striking, and characteristic representation of the Day of the Dead, the story behind La Catrina is just as interesting as what it represents today... Read More...
The Legend of the Cempasúchil Flower
Have you ever wondered how is the cempasúchil flower related to the celebration of the Day of the Dead? Read on and find out here how the love of young Xóchitl, and Huitzilin created the most beautiful flower... Read more...
33 Día de Muertos' Interesting Facts!
In this note we put together a list of very interesting, fun, and curious facts about Día de Muertos. Let us know which is your favorite one! Read more...
