Do you know what Day of the Dead is, when it takes place, and where it is celebrated? Find out these tidbits and more on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a lively celebration honoring life, blending ancient Aztec and Spanish Catholic traditions. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died.
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