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Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos – a celebration of life! Learn how I honor my father and how my Day of the Dead food and altar come to life with calaveras, recipes, music, and more. Through food, including mole negro, mexican hot chocolate, buñeulos, sugar skull cookies, and my father’s favorite dessert, I’ve been able to evoke and honor the memories of loved ones who are no longer part of the terrestrial world.

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Sugar Skulls and Spirits: Decoding the Symbolism of Altar Items

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Day of the Dead: Passing on Cultural Traditions from One Generation to the Next

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