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    Day of The Dead: Miguel Tello Cristian Juan Diego Andrés Felipe Agudelo

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    The document discusses the traditions and origins of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. It begins with the pre-Hispanic origins of the tradition and how Mexicans view death differently than other Western cultures. It then describes some key traditions, including calaveritas rhymes and sugar skulls, as well as the common offerings left on altars for deceased loved ones, such as the popular character La Catrina.

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    The document discusses the traditions and origins of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. It begins with the pre-Hispanic origins of the tradition and how Mexicans view death differently than other Western cultures. It then describes some key traditions, including calaveritas rhymes and sugar skulls, as well as the common offerings left on altars for deceased loved ones, such as the popular character La Catrina.

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    The document discusses the traditions and origins of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. It begins with the pre-Hispanic origins of the tradition and how Mexicans view death differently than other Western cultures. It then describes some key traditions, including calaveritas rhymes and sugar skulls, as well as the common offerings left on altars for deceased loved ones, such as the popular character La Catrina.

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    Day of the dead

    Miguel Tello
    Cristian
    Juan Diego
    Andrés Felipe Agudelo
    The origins of the Day of the Dead tradition
    predate the arrival of the Spaniards.
    Mexican and their
    relationship whit deat

    Mexicans relate to death in a very different way


    from the rest of Western societies.
    Traditions of the Day of the
    Dead
    Calaveritas:
    They are called both rhymes, satirical verses and engravings
    that illustrate skulls in disguise or sweet described below:
    1. Rhymes.
    2. Sugar Skulls
    Altar and offering of the
    dead
    The materials commonly used to make an offering for the
    Day of the Dead are:
    The Catrina

    One of the characters most associated with Day of the


    Dead around the world

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