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| | The People's Guide to Mexico: Day of the Dead |
 | | Halloween is based on a medieval European concept of death, and is populated by demons, witches (usually women) and other images of terror -- all of them negative. |
 | | The Day of the Dead, in contrast, is distinctly different, It is a uniquely Indo-Hispanic custom that demonstrates strong sense of love and respect for ones ancestors; celebrates the continuance of life, family relationships, community solidarity and even finds humor after death -- all positive concepts! |
 | | When Churpa and I set up the altar on the porch this year for Day of the Dead, we put him on a stack of coolers, complete with spatula, rice paddle, kitchen knife, tomatillos, hot sauce and chiles. |
| www.peoplesguide.com /1pages/chapts/viva/dodead/1dodindex.html (376 words) |
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