TIL that Disney attempted to trademark the centuries-old Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos" for merchandising purposes. They requested exclusivity on education, entertainment, and "frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice".
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/may/08/disney-trademark-day-dead-festival-pixar
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