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1. www.history.com › news › day-dead-dia-de-muertos-originsDay of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global...

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   Oct 29, 2020 · The Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos is an ever-evolving holiday that traces its earliest roots to the Aztec people in what is now central Mexico. The Aztecs used skulls to honor the dead a...

2. www.nytimes.com › article › day-of-the-dead-mexicoWhat Is Day of the Dead, the Mexican Holiday? - The New York...

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   Oct 31, 2023 · 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...

3. www.nationalgeographic.com › amp-stories › travelHere’s what to know about Day of the Dead - National Geographic

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   Day of the Dead is a social holiday that spills into streets and public squares at all hours. People of all ages have their faces artfully painted to resemble skulls, donning fancy suits...