The celebration, in Mexico, of Day of the Dead is a pre-Hispanic holiday in honor of the departed, celebrated on November 1st. and 2nd, in conjunction with the Catholic celebrations of All Souls Day and All Saints.   Hanal Pixán, which in Mayan means “Food of souls”. In the towns and cities of Mayan origin or influence in the Yucatan Peninsula people prepare this traditional food offered to the dead during the commemorations, on October 31st children are reminded, on November 1st adults and November 2nd all saints. The celebration begins much earlier with embroidered tablecloths used on the table, the handcrafting of clay dishes, candle wax, and so on.…

Scientific: Coccoloba uvifera L. English: Sea grape Maaya t’aan: Ni’i che’ Description: Able to grow up to eight meters (about 26 feet) tall, this plant supports itself with a strong root system which grips the sand, helping to control erosion. It has large, thick rounded leaves. Its fruits resemble grapes, purplish when mature, and growing in clusters; they are consumed by a variety of birds, and by iguanas and opossums. Honeybees pollinate its white flowers. Habitat: This is a common plant of the forward dune, one of the characteristic localhalophytic plants—those that tolerate salt well. Its ability to flourish on the dune is facilitated by a mutualistic—mutually beneficial—relationship with a…