Mexico City's Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a fusion of Roman Catholic and Indigenous rituals practiced for centuries. The holiday has gained popularity in the past 50 years with street processions, dressing up, and face painting. It is not Mexican Halloween but a celebration to honor deceased loved ones. The holiday has become more popular globally, especially after the release of Disney's film "Coco." Día de los Muertos allows people to publicly celebrate and connect with the lives of their loved ones who have passed away.

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