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      • A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 1-2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead.
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      Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) - HISTORY

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

    The Day of the Dead (Spanish: 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. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › articlesDay of the Dead: What is it and how is it celebrated?

    Oct 4, 2024 · The festival takes place on 1 and 2 November, (though some celebrations also take place on 31 October or 6 November) and is held to celebrate the cycle of life and death. During the...

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

    Oct 30, 2018 · 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.

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  7. www.newsweek.com › day-dead-history-greetingsWhen Is Day of the Dead? History, Greetings and Traditions ...

    Oct 21, 2021 · When Is Day of the Dead? The celebration begins at midnight on November 1, when it's believed that the spirits of deceased children can be reunited with their families.

  8. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › dia-de-los-muertosDía de los Muertos: how to celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead

    • When is Día de los Muertos? While preparations and some regional celebrations begin in mid to late October, Día de los Muertos takes place on two specific days: November 1 and 2.
    • Set up an ofrenda (altar) Beginning in mid-October, many Mexicans set up ofrendas (altars) in their homes and businesses for loved ones who have passed.
    • Head to the cemetery. Regardless of regional differences, Día de los Muertos is a time when Mexicans go to their cemeteries to clean the graves of their loved ones and decorate them with flowers and candles.
    • Buy some flowers, particularly marigolds. Although all sorts of flowers are used during Día de los Muertos, the bright orange cempasúchil (marigold) is considered the official flower of the dead in Mexico.

  9. www.cnn.com › 2021/11/02 › usDay of the Dead has everything to do with the afterlife, love ...

    Nov 2, 2021 · Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, extends over the first two days of November and has nothing to do with Halloween.

  10. www.nbcnews.com › news › latinoHere's what the Day of the Dead means, and why it endures

    Oct 31, 2022 · What is Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos? Millions in Mexico were getting ready for the celebration as experts explain its origins.

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