Día de los Muertos is a heartfelt celebration honoring lives lost, blending indigenous and Spanish traditions, where families create altars to remember their loved ones.
Gabriel Neely-Streit highlights that Día de Muertos has gained popularity in Chicago and across the U.S., emphasizing its beauty as a tradition to celebrate life and process grief.
The altar, or ofrenda, symbolizes a welcoming of deceased loved ones back to the fiesta, often featuring three levels reflecting the journey to Mictlán, the Land of the Dead.
The tone of Día de los Muertos is festive; it's a Mexican celebration honoring deceased family and friends while embracing cultural heritage and remembrance.
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