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  4. www.history.com › topics › halloweenDay of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) - HISTORY

    Oct 30, 2018 · The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Day_of_the_DeadDay of the Dead - Wikipedia

    The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de (los) Muertos) [2] [3] is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality.

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  7. www.britannica.com › topic › Day-of-the-DeadDay of the Dead | Mexican Tradition, Celebrations & Rituals ...

    1 day ago · The Day of the Dead is about honouring dead loved ones and making peace with the eventuality of death by treating it familiarly, without fear and dread. The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico.

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  8. www.nationalgeographic.com › culture › articleHere's 10 things you need to know about Day of the Dead

    • The holiday dates back thousands of years.
    • It has been recognized by UNESCO.
    • Altars are an important tradition...
    • and so are literary calaveras...

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  10. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › dia-de-los-muertosDía de los Muertos: how to celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead

    • When is Día de los Muertos? While preparations and some regional celebrations begin in mid to late October, Día de los Muertos takes place on two specific days: November 1 and 2.
    • Set up an ofrenda (altar) Beginning in mid-October, many Mexicans set up ofrendas (altars) in their homes and businesses for loved ones who have passed.
    • Head to the cemetery. Regardless of regional differences, Día de los Muertos is a time when Mexicans go to their cemeteries to clean the graves of their loved ones and decorate them with flowers and candles.
    • Buy some flowers, particularly marigolds. Although all sorts of flowers are used during Día de los Muertos, the bright orange cempasúchil (marigold) is considered the official flower of the dead in Mexico.

  11. www.azcentral.com › story › entertainmentWhat is Day of the Dead? Ultimate guide to Dia de los Muertos ...

    Oct 20, 2023 · Día de los Muertos is observed on Nov. 1 and 2, to honor different groups of loved ones. Nov. 1 is dedicated to honoring deceased children and is often referred to as Día de los Inocentes...

  12. mymodernmet.com › dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-deadExplore Day of the Dead Traditions and Dia de los Muertos History

    Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that occurs on October 31, November 1, and November 2. Explore the Dia de Los Muertos history and different Day of the Dead traditions (including Calaveras, or sugar skulls) to understand its enduring significance.

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