November 2, 2023 is the Day of the Dead.

November 2, 2023 is the day after the traditional Mexican festival "Day of the Dead". Day of the Dead is one of the most important festivals in Mexico, originating from Aztec culture. On this day, people go to cemeteries to commemorate their deceased loved ones and offer them gifts, food and drinks. This festival is included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO.

In addition, some non-Christian religions also have unique ways of commemorating November 2. For example, the Hindu "Palamela Festival" is a sacrificial festival held to commemorate ancestors. This festival lasts for 15 days, and the last day is November 2. In short, November 2 is rich in religious customs and commemorations.

Traditional folk customs

On November 2, there are some special traditional folk customs in some areas. For example, in Mexico, people will decorate an "Day of the Dead altar" (ofrenda) at home, with photos, food, drinks, flowers and other items of their deceased relatives placed on it. In the evening, people light candles, fireworks and matches to celebrate Day of the Dead.

In some areas of Europe, people will set off fireworks to celebrate All Souls' Day. In the UK, people hold commemorative ceremonies on this day to commemorate soldiers, firefighters and other brave professionals. In Mexico, people also hold a grand parade on this day to celebrate the Day of the Dead. In short, November 2 also has rich content in traditional folk customs.

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