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Lesson 26 of 84 ยท Cultures of the World

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Dรญa de los Muertos

๐ŸŒMission Brief #26

Dรญa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away.

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Step into someone else's story.

โšก The twist

Cultures borrow from each other constantly.

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Then & Now

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Dรญa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. It is celebrated on November 1 and 2. Families create colorful altars at home with pictures, flowers, and favorite foods of the people they remember. They believe that the spirits of their loved ones return to visit, so they prepare these special offerings to welcome them.

Key Facts

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Dรญa de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1 and 2.

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People create altars called ofrendas to honor those who have died.

3

Marigolds are a common flower used during the celebration.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What do families create to honor their loved ones during Dรญa de los Muertos?

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Why this still matters

Walk through your neighborhood โ€” every house has a different story.

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โ€œTell me about a tradition in our family โ€” and where you think it came from.โ€

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