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This vibrant celebration remembers and honors the lives of those who have passed, like Don Julio Gonzalez, founder of the world’s first luxury tequila. Presented by Tequila <a href="https://www.donjulio.com/" target="_blank">Don Julio</a>.

This vibrant celebration remembers and honors the lives of those who have passed, like Don Julio Gonzalez, founder of the world’s first luxury tequila. Presented by Tequila Don Julio.

Do You Really Know Día De Los Muertos?

Día de los Muertos is celebrated on [Nov. 1–2](http://www.unm.edu/~htafoya/dayofthedead.html). The first day is dedicated to the children, or the innocent; the second day is when all other spirits are expected.

Nov. 1–2

What is the official date for Day of the Dead?

This breathtaking celebration has taken place in many Latin American countries, but the biggest and most colorful festivities happen in Mexico. [The first celebrations](http://www.ladayofthedead.com/history/) can be traced back to religious festivals organized by the Nahuas (Aztecas, Chichimecas, Tlaxcaltecas, and Toltecas).

Approximately 3,000 years ago.

Since when has this celebration taken place?

The Aztecs depicted [Mictecacihuatl](https://www.thoughtco.com/mictecacihuatl-aztec-goddess-of-death-248587) with a skull face and a skirt made of snakes. Her job was to take care and watch over the bones of the dead, because they thought that the bones of people from this world would create the people from the future world.

Mictecacihuatl

What's the name of the Aztec goddess of death?

The meaning of [cempazúchitl](https://www.tripsavvy.com/cempasuchil-flowers-for-day-of-dead-1588749) is "flower of many petals." Because of its vibrant color and relaxing smell, this flower is used to adorn altares de muertos. It is believed to guide spirits back to Earth.

A flower to guide spirits back to Earth.

What is cempazúchitl and what is its purpose?

Altares de muertos are carefully created each year to celebrate departed loved ones. They [usually contain](usually%20contain) the spirit's favorite food, drinks, and games, and also cempazúchitl flowers and candles so that the spirit can find the way home.

Food, drinks, photos, flowers, candles, and papel picado.

What objects can usually be found in altares?

The father of Mexican printmaking, [José Guadalupe Posada](http://www.sfgate.com/mexico/mexicomix/article/La-Catrina-Mexico-s-grande-dame-of-death-2318009.php), is known to also be the father of La Catrina. Her appearance has everything to do with the Mexican Revolution because she was thought of during that time and was originally called "La Calavera Garbancera."

José Guadalupe Posada.

Sugar skulls are made by hand with a clay mold. They represent [the souls of the departed](https://www.mexicansugarskull.com/support/dodhistory.html), and they usually have a name on the skull's forehead. They are adorned with colorful icing, sparkly tin, and other glittery adornments.

They represent the souls of the departed.

[Pan de muerto may look different](http://www.mexican-folk-art-guide.com/day-of-the-dead-bread.html#.Wd-Z3BNSzBI) depending on the Mexican region. But one thing is true: It is the most delicious delicacy you will have during this celebration. Don't forget to dip it in a cup of (Mexican) hot chocolate!

Pan de muerto.

What is the name of this perfectly sweet bread?

You need more pan de muerto in your life

You're a true Día de los Muertos connoisseur

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Do You Really Know Día De Los Muertos?

Honor your loved ones this Día de los Muertos with Tequila Don Julio.

Do You Really Know Día De Los Muertos?

Honor your loved ones this Día de los Muertos with Tequila Don Julio.

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