Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, begins on October 31 and ends on November 2. The Day of the Dead is not a Mexican version of Halloween. The two annual events differ greatly in tradition and spirit. The multi-day holiday is an opportunity for families and friends to gather, pray for, honor, celebrate, and remember friends and family members who have died. In towns and cities throughout Mexico, locals put on makeup and costumes, hold parades and parties, sing and dance, and make offerings to lost loved ones Here are the essential things you should know…
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