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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Friday, Nov.
1 marks the start of Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It's a two-day tradition observed in Mexico and within other Hispanic and Latino communities. Families celebrate by welcoming back the souls of their loved ones.
Owner of Williamsville Mexican Restaurant Taquito Lindo Sandra Ortiz-Juarez stopped by Most Buffalo to share more about this celebration. RELATED: Taquito Lindo in Williamsville offers their spin on Mexican classics Ortiz-Juarez brought in studio her own ofrenda, an offering placed in a home altar during the annual tradition. The in-studio ofrenda showcases sugar skulls, fruits, bread, candles, and other offerings.
Ortiz-Juarez said the offerings can also be things the loved one used to enjoy in life like certain foods or musical instruments. "This is a very special celebration for Mexicans because we've got the opportunity to honor or remember our loved ones, those who passed away," Ortiz-Juarez said. "The goal is to prepare a beautiful ofrenda to welcome them every year and make them feel comfortable again.
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