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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 celebration ...
- How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday
The Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos is an ever-evolving...
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- How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday
The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico. Led by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, known as “Lady of the Dead,” the celebration lasted a month. After the Spanish arrived in Mexico and began converting the native peoples to Roman Catholicism, the holiday was moved to coincide with All Saints’ Day and All ...
As millions prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos, "I like that Mexicans do not forget our dead," said a man in Mexico City ready to honor his deceased grandparents. IE 11 is not supported.
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. [4][5][6] It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places ...
It is observed on Nov. 2, when all souls of the dead are believed to return to the world of the living. But the celebration typically begins on Oct. 28, with each day dedicated to a different kind ...
LOS ANGELES — Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time for family and friends to remember their late loved ones and according to tradition, reunite with them. The two-day celebration ...
Today, the calavera Catrina, or elegant skull, is the Day of the Dead’s most ubiquitous symbol. (Learn more about the dark history of the holiday's immortal icon.) 6. Families bring food to the ...
