Day of the Dead - Kitty Williams, Stevie Mack

The art and tradition behind this unique and joyous Mexican celebration.

The Day of the Dead Celebration is the most important holiday of the year in Mexico and parts of the American Southwest, a joyful time when families remember their dead. Day of the Dead provides a colorful look at the iconic folk art and family traditions that play a vital role in the event, which happens across the country from October 31 through November 2.

Kitty Williams and Stevie Mack have led Day of the Dead art and cultural tours in Mexico for many years. Through their company CRIZMAC Art & Cultural Education Materials, Inc., they produce award-winning curriculum resources for schools and institutions, including video programs such as Flickering Lights: Days of the Dead. They live in Tucson, Arizona.

A beautifully-photographed book to teach young people about the important Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos holiday, celebrated in Mexico and the US Southwest as an opportunity for families to get together and joyfully honor the lives of those they have lost. Discover this important day, which takes place right after Halloween but has a very different attitude and outlook, with a focus on joy and remembrance rather than fright and hauntings. Images of street celebrations, ofrendas, favorite dishes, art, and regional variations to the festivities are brought to life in colorful photographs.