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flag Families in Pomuch, Mexico, clean and return their ancestors' bones to graves before Day of the Dead, honoring them in a sacred tradition blending Mayan and Catholic beliefs.

flag In Pomuch, Mexico, families exhumed and cleaned the bones of deceased relatives three years after death as part of a pre-Day of the Dead tradition blending Mayan and Catholic beliefs. flag They store the bones in wooden boxes lined with white cloth, speak to them, and return them to cemetery niches, viewing the act as a sacred way to honor ancestors and ensure their souls are not "too dirty." flag The ritual, passed through generations and involving children, has drawn increasing attention from tourists and content creators, though it remains a deeply personal and solemn practice.

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