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Celebrating Día de Muertos

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You are probably seeing more and more about Día De Muertos, or Day of The Dead. The traditions. The makeup. The symbolism. How much do you know about Día De Muertos?

How Much Do You Actually Know About Día De Muertos?

Día De Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased.

The holiday originated in Mexico, but it is celebrated across Latin America and many nations around the world.

The holiday is traditionally celebrated on November 1 & 2.

  
  
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Shells and noisemakers are commonly used in celebrations to wake the dead.

  
  
Noisemakers are commonly used in celebrations to...  
  


Marigolds are "flowers of the dead."

The skull (calavera) makeup can symbolize the eternal cycle of life, death, and the afterlife.

Skulls are commonly made out of sugar.

Ofrendas are altars filled with offerings of the deceased's favorite things.

  
  
Ofrendas are altars filled with offerings of...

You may not know everything about Día De Muertos, but live it up and learn as you celebrate!

You know a little bit about a lot of things, don't you?

Get your skull makeup on — you're ready to wake the dead!

You know a lot about Día De Muertos!

Bring a friend along when you celebrate and share your knowledge!

You are a Master De Día De Muertos!

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How Much Do You Actually Know About Día De Muertos?

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