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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Pan De Muertos: Dia De Los Muertos
Pan de muertos is an important component for many Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebrations and is often seen on the ofrendas honoring the deceased. Watch how it's made in this special bilingual video with the Des Moines Art...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Making Tissue Paper Flowers: Dia De Los Muertos
Tissue paper marigolds are a relatively easy craft that can be part of your Dia de los Muertos celebration and a welcome addition to an altar honoring your loved ones. Work alongside Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Introduction to the Day of the Dead: Dia De Los Muertos
What do you know about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and its traditions? Here's a great introduction to the holiday intended to honor deceased loved ones. Included with the video are discussion questions and links to additional...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Understanding Ofrendas: Dia De Los Muertos
If you're unfamiliar with the details of the Dia of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), you might not understand the significance of the details around the ofrendas families put up to honor the deceased. CeCe Villa from Dowling Catholic High...
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Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: How Different Families Celebrate: Dia De Los Muertos
Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des Moines Art Center talk about how their families celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) when they were growing up. Included with the video are discussion questions, an activity,...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Typical Food
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, native speakers talk about the foods that they enjoy and why. This is a helpful resource to hear and translate native speakers.