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The article discusses the cultural significance of marigolds in Mexico and India. In Mexico, marigolds are deeply embedded in the national psyche and are used in rituals honoring the dead during the Day of the Dead celebrations. The use of marigolds in Day of the Dead altars has spread internationally. In India, marigolds are intertwined with religious rituals, weddings, festivals, and other celebrations, and are recognized as a unifying symbol. The article also mentions a failed campaign to make marigolds the national flower of the United States, with the rose ultimately being chosen instead. [Extracted from the article] |
