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Día de los Muertos explained: history, ofrendas and symbolism

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(FOX40.COM) — Día de los Muertos, a holiday where families welcome back the souls of their dead loved ones, is celebrated every year from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2. History According to the History Channel website, the holiday is a Mesoamerican ritual, dating back about 3,000 years, with a blend of European…

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    (FOX40.COM) — Día de los Muertos, a holiday where families welcome back the souls of their dead loved ones, is celebrated every year from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2. History According to the History Channel website, the holiday is a Mesoamerican ritual, dating back about 3,000 years, with a blend of European…

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    UNITED STATES — Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday traditionally observed from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2. According to National Geographic, Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but is celebrated throughout Latin America and the rest of the world.

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