Day of the Dead: Here are some facts about death in the U.S.

If it takes you five minutes to read this article, approximately 29 Americans will have died during that time.
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Everything you need to make a Day of the Dead altar this year

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an annual Mexican celebration where families gather to honor and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away by making ofrendas, or altars
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Discovering Day of the Dead: Rich History and Traditional Pan de Muerto

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a vibrant festival that honors those who have passed, blending ancient Aztec rituals with Catholic traditions into a celebration that unites families and communities across Mexico.

Chicago-area man killed by ICE honored at Franklin Park Day of the Dead celebration: ‘Someone who was wanted’

Candles, candy and colorful flowers adorned the ofrenda a couple dozen people helped build Saturday to honor Silverio Villegas Gonzalez.

The Day of the Dead in Three Tracks with Coco Maria

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