The
holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd and dates back to the Aztecs. The
purpose of the celebration is to honor and remember the dead and to
celebrate the "circle of life". The native peoples believe that
death is not to be feared but simply an end to mortal life.
Families typically prepare the favorite foods of the deceased family
members. Additionally traditional celebration foods are prepared like tamales and pan del dia
del los muertos, and atole.
Whatever recipes you choose just have fun with the preparation and keep
in mind the celebration of those no longer with you.
Making fresh
tamales is a rewarding experience. This is the perfect project to enjoy with
the children. Make a mini assembly line and get the whole family envolved.
Make sure to make some dessert tamales too. Tamales freeze very well so it
is best to make a large batch.
Mexican recipe for
Chicken in red (rojo) mole MOH-lay) is a flavorful and spicy combination of
chilies, nuts, spices, and chocolate. Includes photographs of the typical
chilies used in Mole.
Mexican Atole, a
warm almost porridge-like drink made thick with masa. The chocolate version
is Champurrado, other versions are flavored with fruits or nuts. The fruit
version is a traditional Day of The Dead celebration drink
