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Title: Day of the Dead


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Day of the Dead
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  • The Mexican people celebrate their memories of
    the people who have died. Bakeries sell bread of
    the dead and sugar skulls. This celebration is
    celebrated on November 1 and 2.On the first day
    it is believed that spirits of children who have
    died return. The second day is when the spirits
    of adults return.

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  • Children dress in costumes and masks during
    the celebration. People decorate altars. They
    also visit the cemetery. Mexican families and
    their friends visit their family members that
    have died.
  • They have picnics there.

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Symbols

The skulls were used to symbolize death and
rebirth. There are other symbols as well! Such
as Skeletons Candles Flowers And Chocolate sugar
skulls.
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