Celebrate Día De Los Muertos With The Arlington Public Library

Press release from the City of Arlington:

October 20, 2020

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos during a week-long celebration with the Arlington Public Library. Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday honoring family and friends who have passed on. The entire community is invited to celebrate their loved ones through art, family activities, and more.

This year, the Arlington Public Library will commemorate Día de Los Muertos with a series of virtual programs. These programs aim to highlight and celebrate the traditions surrounding this festive holiday. Events will take place on the Arlington Public Library’s Facebook page.

With roots in Aztec festivals and Spanish Catholic holy days, Día de Los Muertos is celebrated today as a festive, lively remembrance of family and friends. Everyone, no matter their cultural background, is invited to celebrate and remember their loved ones on Día de Los Muertos.

Scheduled events include:

• Monday, Oct. 26:
  Spanish Fireside Chat
• Tuesday, Oct. 27:
  Hispanic Genealogy Research
• Wednesday, Oct. 28:
  Library on Topic – Famous Mexican Authors that Have Passed
• Thursday, Oct. 29:
  DIY Sugar Skulls
• Friday, Oct. 30:
  Spanish Storytime (Cuentos en Español)
  DIY Flower Headband
• Sunday, Nov. 1:
  Social Media: Share your ofrenda pictures #APLDiadelosMuertos
• Monday, Nov. 2, Día de los Muertos
  Virtual Día de Los Muertos Storytime

You can learn more about Día de Los Muertos with the following resources.

• Why we celebrate
• What is the history of Día de Los Muertos
• Learn more about the traditional sugar skulls

• Support Youth and Families

• News
• Headlines
• Community
• Library

This press release was produced by the City of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.