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Dia De Los Muertos Brings Family Together Through Tradition

Next week is Día de los Muertos and, in the past, The Show has talked to artists and experts about this uniquely Mexican holiday, but this time, we wanted to talk to one of the many Mexican American families right here in Arizona who celebrate it.

The holiday has gotten a lot more popular since the premiere of the Disney movie "Coco" a few years ago, but downtown Phoenix resident Erica Acevedo-Ontiveros has been celebrating with her family since she was a kid. She showed off the ofrenda she keeps in her home.

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Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ's The Show, is an award-winning journalist whose work has impacted communities large and small, exposing injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless and marginalized.