People in Mexico and other Latin American nations have been commemorating the Day of the Dead for the past two days.
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This multi-day ceremony allows relatives and friends to honor the departed with prayers, food, and flowers.
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It is thought that they can communicate with their departed loved ones on the Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de Muertos.
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Nobody is certain of the exact origin of the celebration. There are many hypothesis about the origin of Dia de Muertos
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In 2016, the government established an annual march in Mexico City that ends with altars from across the country.
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Skeletons are a prominent part of Day of the Dead celebrations today because they represent the return of the dead to the living world
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The Aztecs believed that after a person died, their souls might return and visit them.
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Families place ancestor photos on home altars decorated with paper and candles.
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Cempasuchil flowers (marigolds) are used to guide spirits from the graveyard to their homes.
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Some people write satirical poetry called "calaveras" (skulls) about friends' unusual habits and humorous anecdotes.
Let's enjoy the day with full of happiness.
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