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25 years later, S.A. shop's ofrenda still honors Sept. 11 victims • Nov. 1, 2026, 5:10 AM ET (San Antonio Express-News)

Highland Park begins its annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos • Oct. 26, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Chicago Tribune)

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Colorful Day of the Dead altar decorated with marigold flowers, food, candles, photos of deceased loved ones, and a skeleton figure wearing a red veil, displayed in Oakland, California.

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Day of the Dead Aztec marigold altar