Tag Archives: dia de los muertos

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Día de los Muertos Participants Reflect on Lives of Those Lost

Last night droves of people came out to celebrate Día de los Muertos, the holiday that honors those who have died and a Mission District staple since the 1970s. There was a festival of altars...
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Baking Pan de Muerto With Chaac-Mool

La Cocina recently hosted a pan de muerto workshop with the owners of the Chaac-Mool taco truck. Luis Vazquez and Maria de la Luz Vazquez talked to Mission Local about the traditions of Día de los Muertos. If...
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11.4 – 11.10

Native American heritage, Vulcanistas, free bagels, and more.
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The Dead, Drama and More

Día de los Muertos has begun. Technically, tomorrow, Nov. 2, marks the Day of the Dead. Today traditionally serves to honor children and infants – Día de los Angelitos – in most areas of Mexico....
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Heavy metal candy, holiday spirits and more.

“Not all those who wander are lost.” (J.R.R. Tolkien) 10.29 – 11.3 This week is positively undead. Kids reclaim the streets in boo-ya style. Día de los Muertos altars are ready to glow. Spaces are...