Understanding Ofrendas: Día de los Muertos | Young Explorers

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Understanding Ofrendas: Día de los Muertos | Young Explorers

If you're unfamiliar with the details of the Día of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), you might not understand the significance of the details around the ofrendas families put up to honor the deceased. CeCe Villa from Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa, walks us through what you'll see on this celebratory altar.
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