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1-Who invented Day of the Dead?

2-What is the significance of each date Nov 1st & 2nd?
3-What countries celebrate DDM?
4-Is DDM religious?
5-What are some traditions associated with DDM?
6-What is pan de muertos?
7-What is the significance of Las calaveras, velas, flores, ofrendas, papel picado?
8-What is the significance of the following colors for DDM Red, yellow, white, purple &
pink?

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1. Dia de los Muertos is originated from the Aztec Empire.

2. Nov 1st - Feast of All of the Saints. Nov 2nd - celebrated hand in hand – firstly to honor the saints and then to remember the dead.

3. Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela

4. Though both Christian, these traditions have different religious calendars, and honor saints and holy days in different ways.

5. Families gather together to remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Traditions include food and flowers, visits with family members, prayers, and stories about those who have died.

6. Is a type of pan dulce traditionally baked in Mexico during the weeks leading up to the Día de Muertos, which is celebrated from November 1st to November 2nd.

7. They symbolize the wind, one of the elements of life.

8. Yellow: usually in the marigold used in the celebration, represents death. Purple represents grief and pain, in other cultures, it symbolizes wealth and royalty. Pink is hope, purity and celebration

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