Dia de los Muertos

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Here are several links to some traditional foods made for Dia de los Muertos.

Find out what La Ofrenda is and why it is important in the celebration Dia de los Muertos.

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This video explains how people celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

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This video tells about the tradition of creating La Ofrenda (the altar).

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Calaveras sitting on an altar

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