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The sweet side of Mexico's Day of the Dead | The sweet side of Mexico's Day of the Dead |
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Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's biggest celebrations when families remember those who have passed away. | Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's biggest celebrations when families remember those who have passed away. |
The first of November is known as Day of the Little Angels and is dedicated to children who have died, while 2 November is dedicated to adults who have died. | |
On both days families visit graveyards and decorate tombs with marigolds, the traditional flower of the Day of the Dead. | On both days families visit graveyards and decorate tombs with marigolds, the traditional flower of the Day of the Dead. |
They also build private altars at home and on the tombstones, on which they display the favourite food of their loved ones to encourage them to visit during this period. | They also build private altars at home and on the tombstones, on which they display the favourite food of their loved ones to encourage them to visit during this period. |
The BBC's Katy Watson photographed some of the typical foods and decorations made for this celebration. | The BBC's Katy Watson photographed some of the typical foods and decorations made for this celebration. |
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