Día de los Muertos: Honoring Loved Ones

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Step into someone else's story.

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Family means something different in every country.

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Día de los Muertos honors loved ones who have passed away. Families create altars with photos, marigold flowers, and the favorite foods of the deceased.

Key facts

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1Every family has its own culture.
2Culture includes language, food, and traditions.
3Cultures change over time.

Then & Now

🤝 This shapes how friendships, neighborhoods, and schools work today.

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How are cultures passed down?

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What role does language play in culture?

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