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Día de los Muertos

Representative picture for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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The picture shows an illustrated card for the Day of the Dead (Día del los Muertos) celebrated in Mexico. The Day of the Dead is a holiday that is mainly celebrated on November 1 and 2, although celebrations can begin as early as the last day of October. This holiday is a fusion of Catholic traditions brought by the Spanish and pre-Hispanic indigenous customs. It is a colorful and festive event where the lives of ancestors are celebrated with joy and respect.

Typical food include bread of the dead, skulls made of sugar, tamales, mole and atole.

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Día de los Muertos

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