We have to do this research project on Day of the Dead for spanish and I'm finding most of the stuff but some things I cant find are...
What significance do the monarch butterflies have?
What are "calaveras"
Whose an artist famous for their representation of skeletons for the celebration of "Dia de los muertos"
Name a location in Mexico that is famous for their Day of the Dead celebration.
I've been on all night and this is my last resort!! If you feel like your doing my hw for me than could you at least give me some links to some sites you think have this on? Muchos gracias!!! Buenos noches!!
Altruistic answered Thursday October 27 2005, 9:38 pm: Every autumn Monarch Butterflies, which have summered up north in the United States and Canada, return to Mexico for the winter. The inhabitants welcome back the returning butterflies, which they believe bear the spirits of their departed.
calaveras are sugar skulls [sweets]
Jose Guadalupe Posada was a famous artist known for his representation of skeletons
Michoacan, Oaxaca and Mexico City are all known for their "day of the dead" celebration
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