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Jun 2021
14m 57s

La celebración de Día de Muertos en Méxi...

SMALL TOWN SPANISH TEACHER
About this episode
This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorated, altars with offerings of food and drink are constructed, and faces are painted ... Show More
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