Day of the Dead
Americannoun
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While Day of the Dead is a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, its parade in the capital is a newer addition -- with thanks to Bond, James Bond.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
In “My First Car,” a woman goes to a Day of the Dead parade and sees a skeleton carrying a banner with what could be this singular collection’s motto: “The Beginning is Near.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Manzo appeared Saturday with his family at a crowded public event in Uruapan’s central plaza to mark the Day of the Dead holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2025
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
Then she, who had been his favorite, would be able to take her marigolds, the flowers of the dead, to his grave on the special Day of the Dead.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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