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Day of the Dead:
Mexicans welcome the dead back to the world of the living with a special meal on the Day of the Dead, a celebration linked with the Catholic festival All Souls' Day. A family may place food on a decorated altar at home or bring the meal to the grave.
The meaning and customs of the Day of the Dead have changed over time. For many Mexican-Americans, the holiday has become a symbol of cultural identity. In some parts of Mexico, local traditions now mix with those of a North American holiday, Halloween. |