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Name: Day of the Dead
Author: Amanda Doering

This book offers a concise overview of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, exploring its historical beginnings and the ways people honor the holiday today. It explains the cultural significance, customary practices, and the blend of religious and social elements that define the celebration.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Amanda Doering

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