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How Marigolds became a Symbol for Día de Muertos

September 29, 2022

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico. The tradition traces back to more than thousands of years before Spanish settlers arrived. The holiday commemorates deceased loved ones by honoring and remembering them through...

Meet Rufina Ruiz Lopez the creator behind the Garden’s Día de Muertos Mega Altar

September 6, 2022

Garden visitors will experience a reimagined Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30,, returning from its two-year hiatus. The Mexican holiday reunites the living with the dead through family-built altars called ofrendas, colorfully painted skulls, marigolds and traditional...

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