COLUMBIA — The Day of the Dead, also known as “El Dia de los Muertos,” is celebrated on Nov. 2. It is a day to honor family members and friends who have died. This holiday is typically celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States.
Belief in brief: Day of the Dead
Monday, November 2, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CST;
updated 11:42 a.m. CST, Monday, November 2, 2009
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