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      • It dates back to the indigenous peoples of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, who believed that the souls of the dead annually returned to Earth to visit their loved ones. And the festival took on a distinctly Roman Catholic influence after the Spanish invasion of what is now Mexico.
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  1. Oct 30, 2018 · Learn about the origins, traditions and evolution of the Mexican holiday that honors the deceased. Discover how the Day of the Dead blends Mesoamerican, European and Spanish influences, and how it is reflected in art, food and culture.

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  3. Oct 29, 2020 · In what became known as Día de Muertos on November 2, the Latin American Indigenous traditions and symbols to honor the dead fused with non-official Catholic practices and notions of an...

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  4. Aug 2, 2024 · Day of the Dead, holiday in Mexico, also observed to a lesser extent in other areas of Latin America and in the United States, honouring dead loved ones and making peace with the eventuality of death by treating it familiarly, without fear and dread.

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  5. Oct 31, 2019 · Learn how Día de los Muertos, a tradition of honoring the dead, evolved from ancient indigenous practices to a global celebration with European influences and cultural appropriation debates. Explore the origins, meanings, and practices of this holiday and how schools can support it.

  6. The Day of the Dead (Spanish: el Día de Muertos or el 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.

  7. Oct 31, 2023 · Learn about the ancient Mexican tradition of honoring the deceased with altars, food, flowers and skulls. Find out how Day of the Dead blends Indigenous, Catholic and Christian influences and how to celebrate it in different ways.

  8. Learn how Mexico celebrates its annual festival to honor the deceased, blending Pre-Columbian and Catholic influences. Discover the origins, symbols, and rituals of the Day of the Dead, from altars and offerings to sugar skulls and marigolds.

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