Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead. It is a holiday. It happens on November 1 and 2. It is a time to remember dead family members. Death is serious. However, Día de los Muertos is fun. It has bright colors. People listen to joyful music. People eat delicious food.

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Día de los Muertos began in Mexico. It has many traditions. One tradition is for families to set up ofrendas. These are altars for family members. They have candles, flowers, and food. Some ofrendas are in family homes. Others are in graveyards.  

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Día de los Muertos has special foods. Pan de muerto is sweet bread. It has a cross on top. Decorated sugar skulls are another popular treat. They are called calaveras de azúcar. 

Día de los Muertos happens the United States now too. Many American cities have celebrations. The largest one takes place in San Antonio, Texas. 

What Do You Think?  What ways do you think you can remember family members who died?   

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