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A misconception is a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty, thinking, or understanding.

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On the Day of The Dead they eat lots of different foods like Pan de muerto, Agua de jamaica, Agua de tamarindo
Horchata, Caramel flan, Sopaipillas, Calabaza en techa and blue corn enchiladas.

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We have April Fools in America, and in Mexico they celebrate something very similar. This takes place in December.

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People paint there faces to resemble skulls as well as mimicking Calavera Catrina. They wore suits and fancy dresses. Many people wear shells or other noisemakers to amp up the excitement, and allow the dead to have fun.

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Compare: Both involve costumes ,skeletons, and treats, as well as graveyards, and death imagery.
Contrast: The Day of The Dead is about celebrating the dead while Halloween is about not being afraid of the dead.

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Papel Picado is a decoration craft made out of paper cut into beautiful and carefully designed. It is a Mexican folk art.

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The Day Of The Dead starts on Wednesday October 31st, and ends on November 2nd. It lasts three days.

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Sugar Skulls are often used to decorate the grave stones of those who have passed. They are called sugar skulls because the authentic sugar skulls were made out of clay molded sugar. They are often decorated with colored beads, foils, icing, and feathers.

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A calacas is a skull or skeleton commonly used for decoration during the day of the dead.

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The ofrenda means offering. They may also be called an altar but not meant by worship. Ofrendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of there ancestors or friends.

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Some Traditions Are:
- Marigolds (Flower)
- Muertos (The bread of the dead)
- Candles
- Face Painting
- Ceramic Skulls
- Pictures of loved ones

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The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout mexico.
They celebrate there loved ones who have passed. It is celebrated by the people of the Mexican Heritage.