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For Rene Flores Juarez, 68, who hails from Atlixco, Mexico, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, Day of the Dead is a multi-day celebration starting Oct. 28.
Day of the Dead serves as a chance to bridge the divide between the living and the dead — a centuries old practice of honoring those who have passed and keeping their memory alive.
August 21 is the 233rd day of the year ... arresting thousands and leaving an estimated hundreds dead. ... On This Day "Historical Events on August 21". OnThisDay.com.
A woman devotee in the role of a spirit known as a Gede is seen during ceremonies honoring the Haitian voodoo spirit of Baron Samdi and Gede on the Day of the Dead in the Cementery of Cite Soleil ...
The history of the World Senior Citizen's Day dates back to 1988. It was officially founded by the former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. [6] He had signed on August 19, 1988, the promulgation of 5847, [7] which appeared on 21 August as National Day of the Third Age.
The Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead Mexican tradition is also celebrated in the U.S. with events and families making altars to honor those who died. Día de los Muertos is a colorful ...
The Brazilian public holiday of Dia de Finados, Dia dos Mortos or Dia dos Fiéis Defuntos (Portuguese: "Day of the Dead" or "Day of the Faithful Deceased") is celebrated on November 2. Similar to other Day of the Dead celebrations, people go to cemeteries and churches with flowers and candles and offer prayers. The celebration is intended as a ...
Plus, learn how people celebrate Día de los Muertos in 2024.