All aboard the Culture Train! 💀🎉 In this vibrant episode, we’re off to Mexico to explore Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a beautiful and colorful celebration that honors loved ones who have passed. Join us and our special guest Ms. Gina from La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles as we dive into the rich history and traditions of this special holiday. 🕯️ Travel back in time to ancient Mesoamerica to learn how the Aztecs, Mixtecs, and other Indigenous peoples first began celebrating Día de los Muertos over 3,000 years ago. Discover the meaning behind the beautifully crafted altars (ofrendas), the significance of marigold flowers, and how the four elements of nature are represented in every part of the celebration. Plus, find out what delicious foods are shared during this holiday, from sweet pan de muerto to spicy Mexican hot chocolate. 🕯️ With stories, traditions, and heartfelt moments, this episode will take you on an unforgettable journey that teaches us all about love, remembrance, and the importance of family. Listen in and celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Mexican culture right from your home! 🌟 Share Your Winter Family Traditions with Us! ❄️✨ Do you and your family have a unique way of celebrating the winter season? 🎄☃️ Whether it's a special holiday tradition or a cozy winter activity, we want to hear all about it! 🎉 📲 Record your family’s fun winter tradition (iPhone audio works perfectly!) and send it to us at [email protected], OR leave us a voicemail at www.culturekidsproductions.org! 🎙️ Don’t miss out—your story might be featured on Culture Kids! Let’s celebrate the season together! 🎧 ********************************** Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Website: www.culturekidsproductions.org La Plaza de Cultura y Artes https://lapca.org/ Instagram: @laplazala ********************************** Vote for us for a chance to win the Community Voice Anthem Awards! https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/diversity-equity-inclusion/awareness-categories/non-profit ********************************** Join Us in Expanding Cultural Education for the Next Generation! Culture Kids Productions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating educational, culturally enriching content for children. We are currently seeking partnerships and sponsorships to help expand our mission and develop more impactful episodes in the coming year. By partnering with us, you will be supporting our efforts to foster cultural education, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity for young audiences around the world. Your support will enable us to produce more engaging, high-quality content that inspires children and their families to embrace diverse cultures, traditions, and values. If you are interested in partnering with us to make a lasting difference, we would love to discuss how we can collaborate to further our shared goals. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information on how you can support our mission. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation. Kristen and Asher