Day of the Dead
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The opera opens in the real world, as drably attired villagers assemble marigold- and candle-festooned Day of the Dead altars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The fire comes on the weekend when Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead, where festivities are held for people to honour deceased loved ones.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
He is one of ten dead relatives, whose remains the 62-year-old will clean before this year's Day of the Dead.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
At a Day of the Dead celebration on Olvera Street downtown.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025
On this year’s Day of the Dead, I’m staring at myself in a full-length mirror and trying not to think about the terrible graveyard celebrations of my childhood.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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