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

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   Oct 30, 2018 · Learn about the origins, celebrations and parade of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), a Mexican holiday that honors the deceased. Discover how it blends Mesoamerican, European and Spanish cultures, and how it differs from Halloween.

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

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   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 ...

   • Celebrations: Creation of home altars to remember the dead, traditional dishes for the Day of the Dead
   • Date: November 2

   • Significance: Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died

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

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   Apr 21, 2024 · 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 Souls’ Day (November 1 and 2, respectively). Day of the Dead toys, made of ...

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   • What is the name of the Day of the Dead in Spanish?

     In Spanish the Day of the Dead is known as Día de los Muertos.
   • Who does the Day of the Dead honour?

     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 d...
   • Where is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

     The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, and it is also observed to a lesser extent in other areas of Latin America and the United St...

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6. www.nationalgeographic.com › culture › articleTop 10 things to know about the Day of the Dead

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

7. education.nationalgeographic.org › what-day-deadWhat is the Day of the Dead? - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the origins and traditions of Día de los Muertos, a colorful holiday that honors the deceased in Mexico and Latin America. Find out how people create altars, decorate skulls and skeletons, and remember their loved ones.

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   Where did the day of the dead come from?

   • 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 millennium before the Day of the Dead celebrations emerged.

   Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday

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   Is day of the dead a Mexican version of Halloween?

   • Hector Colin brings marigolds to decorate the graveyard in Carpinteros, Mexico, for Day of the Dead. Celebrated each year on November 1 and 2, the holiday uses a blend of pre-Columbian and Spanish traditions to honor deceased family members. Here’s one thing we know: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween.

   Top 10 things to know about the Day of the Dead - National Geographic

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   When is the day of the dead in Mexico?

   • 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. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2.

   Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) - HISTORY

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   What do people eat on day of the dead?

   • During contemporary Day of the Dead festivities, people commonly wear skull masks and eat sugar candy molded into the shape of skulls. The pan de ánimas of All Souls Day rituals in Spain is reflected in pan de muerto, the traditional sweet baked good of Day of the Dead celebrations today.

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10. 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 kind ...