VL Padres features information of special interest to Latino parents looking retain and teach their children their cultural and historical roots.

Halloween may have come and gone but for many Latino families, especially those with their roots in Mexico, the celebrations continue via Día de los Muertos. Some parents may find it difficult to retain their traditional cultural celebrations in the face of mass marketing campaigns promoting the North American holiday of candy and character costumes. There may be a level of fear even that children experience with the images of Día de los Muertos because they may be unfamiliar with the history and background of the observance. Thankfully stateside there are many opportunities for children of all backgrounds to gain an understanding of remembering people who have died and how it is linked to a larger history and culture. Just check out the latest Lo Que Hay for a small sampling of such events.

There are books that padres can turn to with their children to explore the origins and practices surrounding Día de los Muertos.
Some examples are Linda Lowery’s Day of the Dead and Luis San Vicente’s The Festival of Bones. Look for these books in your local bookstores and libraries.

Via / LatinoLA