Nov 01, 2026
Day of the Dead 2026
Happy Day of the Dead!
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About the Day of the Dead 2026 Doodle
This annual Doodle celebrates Day of the Dead 2026, or Día de los Muertos, in Mexico! Families celebrate this holiday by welcoming back their deceased relatives with ofrendas (altars decorated with offerings) and dressing up in calavera (skull) costumes. Today’s artwork features a traditional papel picado decoration, delicate banners made with colorful tissue paper stamped or cut with festive designs.
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