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

    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] The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends ...

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

    Oct 21, 2024 · 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 dread. The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico. Led by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, known as “Lady of the Dead,” the celebration lasted a month.

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  3. www.pbs.org › education › blogsBeyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Dia de los ...

    Oct 16, 2024 · During Día de los Muertos, observed Oct. 31- Nov. 2, they believed the dead had a brief window to leave the spirit realm and visit their loved ones in the mortal world. Three thousand years later ...

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  5. blog.education.nationalgeographic.org › 2015/10/29Who Celebrates Dia de los Muertos? – National Geographic ...

    Oct 29, 2015 · Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day festival that takes place every November 1 and 2. Although most strongly identified with Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and everywhere with a Latino population, including Los Angeles, California, above. Photograph by Laura Hasbun, National Geographic Your Shot.

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

    Nov 1, 2023 · Día de los Muertos may live eternally, but it’ll be thanks to the vampire bite of Halloween. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from ...

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

    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 ...

  8. mymodernmet.com › dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-deadExplore Day of the Dead Traditions and Dia de los Muertos History

    Día de los Muertos 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. November 1—a day known as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of the Innocents”) or Día de los Angelitos ...