This animation explains the history behind the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, and illustrates how it is celebrated.

An American soldier asks for permission to attend mass. The only churches around are Mexican churches, and the other soldiers consider it consorting with their enemy, Mexico.

This opening scene to the movie, Spectre, takes place in a parade celebrating the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos. Many of the residents are celebrating by dancing, eating traditional foods, and wearing the skeleton face mask, a signature of the holiday.

This clip introduces the history and tradition behind the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It explains how the holiday is celebrated and why it is celebrated.

A great, kid-friendly overview of how and why the American colonies were formed and why the colonists revolted against the British.