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Title: Halloween and Day of the Dead
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Often time's families hold "picnics" at the graves of the deceased. There the family members present an altar with many things on it for the dead. Some of the things on the altar would be food (often types the dead person liked) and drinks (also types the dead liked during their lifetime)... Showed first 250 characters
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Some of the things on the altar would be food (often types the dead person liked) and drinks (also types the dead liked during their lifetime). Once the deceased person's souls or spirits have gotten a chance to do with the presentation as they like the family members then eat and drink some of the offerings... Showed next 250 characters
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