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15 October 2024

View of chocolate skulls for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which later changes to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain, with a manipulation technique likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top where it may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Decorated chocolate skulls are for sale in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are made from alfenique, which is later changed to chocolate, using a jam originating in Spain. This manipulation technique is likely adopted from the Arab tradition. Alfenique is created from a mixture of cane sugar with egg whites, water, and lemon juice. Traditionally, a skull is decorated with various vegetable dyes mixed with powdered sugar, accompanied by colored labels on top. These labels may or may not have the name of the person to whom it is addressed if it is a gift, the name of the person who wants to eat it, or the name of the deceased that cannot be missing from the altars for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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15 October 2024

Pulque is prepared from Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The Cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The Cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, Cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

Pulque is prepared from Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The Cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The Cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, Cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

Pulque is prepared from Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The Cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The Cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, Cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

View of Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. It is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead due to its color and aroma. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained that is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

Pulque is prepared from Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The Cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The Cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, Cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

Pulque with Cempasuchil flower petals is viewed in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture, typically known as aguamiel. The cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Due to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

Pulque with Cempasuchil flower petals is viewed in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture, typically known as aguamiel. The cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Due to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained and is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

View of skulls and pulque with Cempasuchil flower petals in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin that is obtained from the leaves of the maguey and is made from the fermentation of mucilage, an organic substance with a viscous texture typical of some plants, popularly known as aguamiel. The cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the dead. It is used to give color to textiles, to make insecticides, medicines, and food, among other uses. The cempasuchil flower adorns the altars and offerings of the Day of the Dead in the country. By mixing pulque, cempasuchil flower petals, sugar, condensed milk, and vanilla, this drink is obtained that is only made on these dates.

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15 October 2024

A view of an offering in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 31, on the eve of the Day of the Dead.

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