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October 30, 2026

Marigolds anchor Día de los Muertos altars, believed to guide spirits home

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Associated Press

New York Botanical Garden via AP [enlarge]
A traditional marigold-adorned La Catrina sculpture on display at the New York Botanical Garden.

Throughout history, flowers have carried cultural significance around the world, from lotus blossoms in Buddhist and Hindu traditions to cherry blossoms in Japan, peonies in China, and roses, whose association with love spans generations and transcends cultures.


 
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