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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.
The holiday begins on the evening of Oct. 31 and continues through Nov. 2. These dates coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls' Day (Nov. 2).
2. Austin, Texas. 2024 marked the 41st annual Viva La Vida festival and parade celebrating Day of the Dead in Austin, TX. It took place on Oct. 26 and included a Grand Procession, hands-on ...
One of the many well-known representations of the Day of the Dead, La Calavera Catrina, which translates to "elegant skull," first appeared in 1910 as a skeletal figure wearing an elaborate outfit.
[23] [24] Although this origin is not true, it serves to interpret the "ritual" meaning of the dead bread, since it is an allegory of the deceased person: the circular shape symbolizes the cycle of life and death; the ball of dough in the center is the skull, as well as the decoration that represents the bones, symbolically arranged in the ...
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day for honoring and remembering those who have died. The holiday, celebrated annually on Nov. 1 and 2, is a joyful celebration, aimed at celebrating ...
Traditional sugar-made figures in Mexico. The Alfeñique fair (Spanish: feria del Alfeñique) is an annual event that takes place in the city of Toluca, Mexico in which vendors sell traditional sugar skulls with names labeled on the forehead, as well as candy in a variety of shapes, in order to celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
A Mexican holiday honoring death as a part of life, Day of The Dead is a chance to remember those we have lost. Dia De Los Muertos: How Day of the Dead keeps tradition alive and brings ancestors ...