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Oct 30, 2018 · El Día de los Muertos is not, as is commonly thought, a Mexican version of Halloween, though the two holidays do share some traditions, including costumes and parades. On the Day of the Dead,...
It should go without saying: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Where Halloween is a dark night of terror and mischief, Day of the Dead festivities...
- The holiday dates back thousands of years.
- It has been recognized by UNESCO.
- Altars are an important tradition...
- and so are literary calaveras...
Oct 30, 2022 · Mexican tradition holds that on Nov. 1 and 2, the dead awaken to reconnect and celebrate with their living family and friends. Given the timing, it may be tempting to equate Day of the Dead...
Nov 1, 2022 · But the Day of the Dead is commonly misunderstood in some countries, including the UK, where the perception is that this highly important ritual is simply a Mexican version of Halloween.
Nov 1, 2023 · Many Latinos regularly declare: “Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line between the two holidays...
Día de los Muertos (also known as Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday. The celebration occurs annually on October 31, November 1, and November 2, and is held to honor those who have died. Specifically, the term Día de los Muertos traditionally refers to November 2, when deceased adults are commemorated.
