Today is a Day of the Dead.
No, it is not a George Romero horror movie. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican multi-day holiday that is traditionally celebrated in the first two days of November.
It's a day for families to gather together to remember loved ones that have passed away. These celebrations can take a festive tone. Families on this day will build alters called ofrendas. These ofrendas will often be decorated with the honored dead's favorite foods and drinks. Family members will also visit the graves of lost loved ones and leave said foods as gifts for them. The deceased are also honored with calaveras and marigold flowers. These have become a symbol for the holiday, much like holly for Christmas, or turkeys for Thanksgiving.
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