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Día de los Muertos: 8 interesting facts in Mexico

A hymn to life: this is the deepest meaning of Día de los Muertos, one of the most heartfelt and anticipated celebrations throughout Mexico. In the days around November 1 and 2, towns and villages are filled with color, parades, and events. Cemeteries are colored with the yellow and orange of cempasúchil, the typical flowers of this holiday, and the streets are invaded by stalls. Families gather at the graves of loved ones, surrounding them with altars, the altares de los muertos, and decorating them with ofrendas, offerings to the deceased that also include the foods they preferred when they were alive. All this is done to remember and celebrate family members and loved ones who are gone and to celebrate the beauty of life.

Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Mexico

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