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Day of the Dead, Mexican town

The Day of the Dead’s ancient traditions live on in this small Mexican town

The route from the land of the dead to San Andrés Mixquic, a little town just outside Mexico City, is lined with marigolds. Angel Jiménez del Aguila, who died in 2010, need only follow the trail of flower petals,

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Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan

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For Day of the Dead, One Mexican Town Digs Up Its Dead

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Calls for justice after Mexico mayor killed during Day of the Dead festival

“No line of investigation is being ruled out to clarify this cowardly act that took the life of the mayor,” Harfuch said.

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Mexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrations

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Horror moment mayor is gunned down at ‘Day of the Dead’ festival in Mexico after calling for crackdown on violent crime

How Marigolds Became the Ceremonial Day of the Dead Flower in Mexico

Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide the spirits of our loved ones back home.

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Cabaret and memories: Madrid honours Mexico's Day of the Dead with city-wide altars

The Casa de México in Madrid is exhibiting the largest altar to the dead in Europe. Guillermo González is the designer of this year's show which offers a cornucopia of colour and dance through Mexican culture.

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This is how Mexico welcomes all deceased pets on the Day of the Dead

In Mexico, the Day of the Dead also honors deceased pets with altars, photos, and offerings, transforming loss into memory and eternal love

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This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk

Lucia Ortiz trudges through endless fields of cempasuchil flowers, the luminescent orange petals of which will soon cloak everything from city streets to cemeteries across Mexico.

Hundreds attend Round Lake Beach’s Day of the Dead event: ‘We gather to celebrate our shared heritage’

Day of the Dead is a tradition in Mexico and across the world in early November to honor the memory and contributions of the departed.

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Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead festivities: Carlos Manzo Rodríguez's haunting 'murder' statement weeks before attack resurfaces

Mexican mayor, Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, was tragically assassinated during Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico's Michoacán state. Known for his strong stance against violent drug cartels, Manzo was shot in a public plaza.

Joyful Day of the Dead commemorations rally US Latino communities despite immigration raid fears

Day of the Dead commemorations in early November are a crucial religious, family and community celebration for most Mexicans and many other Latin Americans