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Local November 2, 2021 | 3:59 pm

Origins of the Day of the Faithful Departed

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1 and 2, in which the deceased are honored. It originated as a syncretism between Catholic celebrations, especially the Day of the Faithful Departed and all Saints, and the various customs of the indigenous people of Mexico.
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