Article: NEVADA STATE MUSEUM CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD ON NOV. 7

CARSON CITY, Nev., Nov. 4 -- The Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs issued the following news release:

The Nevada State Museum celebrates El Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Day of the Dead is a multicultural celebration of life through death.

According to curator of education Deborah Stevenson, "In this wholesome family holiday, participants learn to deal with death in a healthy way by celebrating the lives of dear ones that has passed away. The holiday has become very popular in recent years and is celebrated in schools, homes, community centers and museums in all 50 states."

The Nevada State Museum's 2009 Day of the Dead ...

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