User:Mcomes6/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Day of the Dead

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I have chosen to write about Day of the Dead because of my interests in the day and to further my knowledge in it coming from an outside point of view. This article is very throughout and contains a lot of rich material on the holiday itself, how it is celebrated, and even an outsiders point of view which would help someone like me who doesn't come from the original culture of the days.

Evaluate the article
This article is describing and explaining the origin of the holiday of Day of the Dead or more well known as Dia De Los Muertos in the Spanish language. Even mentions the conflict between some people who argue the origins of the holiday that either Indigenous Mexican or Aztec influences on the creation. The tradition creation of an Ofrenda or altar is mentioned and shows everything that can be put onto it such as picture of loved ones who have passed on, marigold flowers, sugar skulls (calaveras de azucar), dead bread (pan de muerto), candles, favorite foods of the passed on loved ones, and usually orange, red, or yellow decorating cloth. Shows the culture and celebrations of the day in Mexico and other Hispanic countries that celebrate it vs the differences seen in the United States, Asian, and European countries. Lastly it gives examples of some similar holidays or how its celebrated differently in other Latin American or Hispanic countries.