The Aztec Roots of the Day of the Dead
November 1, 2018
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Mexico's Dia de Muertos is a celebration of the connection between life and death with music, colour, and food. Let's find out how such a unique holiday came into being.
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Celebrating Souls On Day Of The Dead, All Things Considered. 2008.
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