Day of the dead special 2021☠️ Ep.75

Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.

Episode 75

The Day of the Dead celebration is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality, this episode celebrates the history behind this vibrant tradition that is one of Mexico’s most joyous cultural export.

It also offers an introduction to the Mayan ceremonies for the dead and I read a short story from Mexican anthropologist and archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma called “Yaotl in the land of the dead.

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Book recommendation: “Mexican tamales made meatless: traditional flavors made vegan & vegetarian” By Nancy Lopez. Use the promo code NSub15 before November 15 to get 15% off your purchase.

Get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/yfnpps5h

Short story: Yaotl in the land of the dead (in Spanish) By Eduardo Matos Moctezuma: https://tinyurl.com/yh48b4ux 

Dia de Muertos playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y6b537au