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History.com: Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday ArticleHistory.com: Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday Article
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A&E Television
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9th - 10th
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History.com: Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday

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The Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos is an ever-evolving holiday that traces its earliest roots to the Aztec people in what is now central Mexico. This article explains Day of the Dead Traditions.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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