Ancient origins of Day of the Dead KSAT Day of Dead stories highlight tradition and celebration of life and death in Mexico
SAN ANTONIO – Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, dates back to pre-Colombian, pre-Hispanic Indigenous traditions in Mexico.
The Aztecs incorporated these Mesoamerican traditions into their culture, and the holiday has evolved over centuries.
In this KSAT Day of the Dead story, we look at the ancient origins of the holiday and celebration.
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