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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 · While October 31 is Halloween, November 1-2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children ...

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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. nationaltoday.com › day-of-the-deadDAY OF THE DEAD - November 2, 2024 - National Today

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   Nov 2, 2020 · Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 2 each year. Find out how to observe this occasion with family and friends, and explore the traditions and customs of this festive occasion.

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   When is the day of the dead?

   • The Day of the Dead ( Spanish: el Día de Muertos or el Día de los Muertos) 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.

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   Why do people celebrate the day of the dead on November 2?

   • The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2. The roots of the Day of the Dead, celebrated in contemporary Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage in the United States and around the world, go back some 3,000 years, to the rituals honoring the dead in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.

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

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   What happened to day of the dead?

   • "Day of the Dead dies as cemetery cuts arts". Jamaica Plain Gazette. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022. ^ Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead (Version 1.2 ed.). Archived from the original on December 22, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.

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   How did the day of the dead become a holiday?

   • Following Spanish colonization, the Day of the Dead was gradually influenced by another holiday honoring those who have died: Allhallowtide. Inspired by Pagan harvest festivities, this three-day fete comprises All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween, on October 31, All Saints' Day on November 1, and All Souls' Day on November 2.

   Día de los Muertos: How Mexico Celebrates Its Annual “Day of the Dead”

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6. mymodernmet.com › dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-deadExploring Day of the Dead Traditions and the Dia de los ...

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   The Day of the Dead is spread across three days—October 31, November 1, and November 2. Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) traditionally refers to November 2, when deceased adults are commemorated. November 1 is a day known as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of the Innocents”) or Día de los Angelitos (“Day of the Little Angels ...

7. www.pbs.org › newshour › artsWhat is Día de los Muertos? An expert explains the holiday ...

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   Nov 1, 2023 · Miniature skulls are seen decorated on an altar during the 14th annual Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festival at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, November 2, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy ...

8. www.usatoday.com › story › lifeWhat is Day of the Dead? How the ancient Mexican tradition ...

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos is an annual holiday observed on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 as a way to talk to and honor loved ones who have passed. Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos is an ...

9. www.today.com › what-is-day-of-the-dead-rcna122025What Is Day of the Dead? Día de los Muertos Celebrations and ...

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   Oct 27, 2023 · In some places, it begins on Oct. 31, Halloween, and concludes on Nov. 2, also known as All Souls' Day. A woman dressed in a skeleton costume parades during the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of ...