The first day of November is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It’s celebrated in many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico. It’s a day to remember and to pray for your ancestors, both distant and otherwise. In Mexico it’s celebrated with sweets that are shaped like skeletons or skulls. Mexicans typically observe Dia de los Muertos by visiting the graves of their ancestors and leaving gifts of flowers and food. Marigolds are usually the flower of choice, but I’m not exactly sure why. If you’re a parent or a grandparent, today would be a good day to tell the young people in your life what you know about your parents and your grandparents. If you’re not, it would be a terrific day to ask your parents and your grandparents to tell you about the people who came before them.
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