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The Skeleton Queen: How La Catrina Became the Icon of Day of the Dead
La Catrina, also known as La Calavera Catrina, is one of Mexico’s most iconic symbols of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead ...
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The Real(ish) History of Day of the Dead
Skulls and skeletons: Skulls and skeletons are all over Day of the Dead celebrations, from the small “sugar skulls” decorated with colorful icing and placed on altars, to the elaborate skulls ...
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What is the Day of the Dead holiday? An illustrated guide
The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is often confused as the "Mexican Halloween" because of its use of skeleton imagery and the time of the year it is celebrated. Running from Nov. 1 ...
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Skeleton marching bands and dancers in butterfly skirts join in Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade
Video above: How some celebrate Day of the Dead in Sacramento, California There were marching bands disguised as skeletons and dancers with skull face paint performing in Indigenous costumes.
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Skeleton marching bands and dancers in butterfly skirts join in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade
MEXICO CITYMEXICO CITY — Thousands of people turned out Saturday to watch Mexico City’s Day of the Dead ... bands disguised as skeletons and dancers with skull face paint performing in ...