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The History of Dia De Los Muertos


Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a Mexican Holiday which is celebrated from midnight on October 31st to November 2nd. On the first day, November 1st, the lives of children and babies that have passed away are celebrated. The lives of the adults that have passed away are celebrated on the next and final day. The tradition of Dia De los Muertos was started by the Aztecs as a way to honor their fallen ancestors. It is based on the belief that their lives should be celebrated rather than mourned. On these days, families will create altars (or ofrendas) including offerings to the spirits, in remembrance of relatives and loved ones who have passed away. These altars often include a few marigolds, sugar skulls, salt, water, and any other foods or objects thaT were important or meaningful to the person or people that the altar was created for. The marigolds are used to guide the souls with their bright colors and aromas. The sugar skulls, which are meant to represent the deceased family members, are often covered with bright and vibrant colors. The salt represents the purification of the souls along with the continuation of life after death.


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