SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Students in dual language classes at Carrie E. Gould Elementary School learned about Dia de Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, and had a chance to remember their loved ones.

Dia de Los Muertos is a multiple day holiday that traditionally begins on Nov. 1. The celebration stems from a Catholic holiday that is all about celebrating the lives of those who have passed.

Dual Language Immersion teacher at Carrie E. Gould Elementary School Katherine Bautista-Gomez said Dia de Los Muertos can be seen as a sad holiday, but they teach it to be happy celebration.

"Originally, it was a sad you know, we showed some videos of how people celebrate," Bautista-Gomez said. "We showed a video where a dog passed away and that immediately brought the tears, but they end up le

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