culture   United States
statement   In the United States, Day of the Dead is often mistakenly seen as a Mexican version of Halloween with a focus on scary themes and lively parties.

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1 day of the dead (día de los muertos) United States Often associated with Halloween and seen as a spooky or scary event. 1
2 day of the dead (día de los muertos) celebrations United States Increasingly popular due to the large Mexican-American population, marked by parades, public events, and sugar skull decorations 1
3 de los muertos United States Day of the Dead is not widely celebrated and is often misunderstood as simply a Mexican version of Halloween, with emphasis on costumes and decorations. 1
4 de los muertos United States In the US, Day of the Dead is often misunderstood as a Mexican version of Halloween, with focus on costumes and spooky themes 1
5 dia de los muertos United States Dia de los Muertos is becoming increasingly popular and is often associated with colorful parades, face painting, and festive celebrations. 1
6 día de los muertos (day of the dead) USA Often mistakenly associated with Halloween due to proximity on the calendar, but is a distinct cultural tradition 1