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What is the Day of the Dead? Perhaps you've noticed the decorations and all the paraphernalia. Skulls, colorful figures, and creepy candles. What's that all about? Some call it Mexican Halloween. As we found out, that's not accurate. As it turns out, it is a celebration with roots in the ancient Aztec tradition. It's a time to remember the ancestors and all that have gone on before us. But it's not just a remembrance, it's a time to welcome the dead. To honor the dead. To help them make an actual appearance on these nights! Is this okay? Is it just an innocent, fun kind of activity like trick-or-treating? Or is it something more sinister - even demonic? Let's dive in!
By Peter JeffreyWhat is the Day of the Dead? Perhaps you've noticed the decorations and all the paraphernalia. Skulls, colorful figures, and creepy candles. What's that all about? Some call it Mexican Halloween. As we found out, that's not accurate. As it turns out, it is a celebration with roots in the ancient Aztec tradition. It's a time to remember the ancestors and all that have gone on before us. But it's not just a remembrance, it's a time to welcome the dead. To honor the dead. To help them make an actual appearance on these nights! Is this okay? Is it just an innocent, fun kind of activity like trick-or-treating? Or is it something more sinister - even demonic? Let's dive in!