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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a special Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st. It's a time when families remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. People create colorful altars with flowers, candles, and the favorite foods of those who have died. They believe that on this day, the spirits of the dead come back to visit. It's not a sad time but a happy one, filled with music, dancing, and special treats like sugar skulls. It's a way to celebrate life and remember that our loved ones are always with us in spirit.
How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos?
To celebrate Día de los Muertos, you can make a colorful altar at home with photos of loved ones who have passed away. Add their favorite foods, drinks, and small toys or items they liked. Decorate with marigold flowers and papel picado (cut-out paper). Light candles to guide their spirits. Visit a cemetery with your family, clean the graves, and leave flowers or offerings. Dress in bright clothes and paint your face like a sugar skull if you want. Listen to music, tell stories, and remember happy times with loved ones. Share special bread called pan de muerto with family.
Where Dia de los Muertos is celebrated?
- - International
- - Mexico
- - United States
- - Latin America countries
- - Spain
