Nov 2, 2012 (All Things Considered) — Friday is part of the Mexican national holiday, the Day of the Dead. The belief is that on this day, the dead come back to visit. So what can it tell us about the living?
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Carrying The Lost With You On The Day Of The Dead
by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes
Nov 2, 2012 (All Things Considered) — Friday is part of the Mexican national holiday, the Day of the Dead. The belief is that on this day, the dead come back to visit. So what can it tell us about the living?Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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