How 'La Catrina' became a symbol for Mexico's Day of the Dead
Update: 2025-10-31
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Mexicans are celebrating "Día de Muertos," an annual holiday where families honor deceased ancestors. One popular character always shows up: La Catrina, a fancy skeleton lady wearing an elegant dress and a flowered hat. Last year, The World’s Tibisay Zea went to a big parade in Mexico City, to get the story behind La Catrina's starring role in the seasonal festivities.
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