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Dia de los Muertos as we know it today began thousands of years ago in the valley of Southern Mexico where the Mayas, Zapotecas, Mixtecas and Aztecas honored their dead with elaborate ceremonies, dances, and rituals. In the 16th century when Cortez conquered Mexico and Catholicism was introduced, the religious All Saints Day and All Souls Day coincided with the indigenous celebrations, giving us the altars with food, art, candles, flowers and photographs of the deceased alongside those of saints. On November 1, the dead children come back to visit their homes, and on November 2, the souls of the deceased adults return. Please join MEChA on their 20th anniversary to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
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