A look at why the marigold, or cempasúchil, is the traditional flower of the dead

23ABC News 2021-11-02

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While Dia de los Muertos is a holiday wrapped up in death, it's actually celebratory in nature. The marigold flower, with its cheerful hues and fragrance, is said to lead souls from their burial place to their family homes.
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