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DAY OF THE DEAD: A BLENDING OF CULTURES

What began as a Latin tradition is increasingly being embraced by American and Northern European cultures

By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE     11/3/2015

The Day of the Dead is when we think of those who have gone before us. This Catholic News Service video looks at how the celebration began and how various cultures remember their beloved deceased on this day. It is a blending of Aztec beliefs and the Catholic faith, say those featured in the video.