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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Dia de los Muertos: Where Fashion Meets Culture

November 6, 2019

Explore the cultural meaning behind the  iconic Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, through outfits and makeup. By Roxanna Sanchez/ @_roxannasanchezEach year, people across the country anxiously...

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The Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life Through Food

November 2, 2016

The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration that dates back to the country’s origins. This day honors the dead and celebrates the living. It recognizes that death is inevitable, yet it encourages us to not be afraid of it.

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Halloween-Themed Treats in Austin

October 31, 2016

As trick-or-treaters get older, the yearly ritual of going out to collect buckets of candy becomes less accepted. For those who still crave Halloween treats, here are four places around Austin to check out. 

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Sigma Lambda Beta

November 3, 2014

Halloween is over, but you don’t have to come down from your candy-induced sugar high just yet. Sigma Lambda Beta, a Hispanic fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin, is holding its annual Día de los Muertos celebration today on the Main Mall, which will feature plenty of sweet cultural dishes.