![]() ![]() Marigolds guide the spirits to their altars using their vibrant colours and pungent scent. ![]() There are many reasons that these vibrant blooms are so heavily used in the annual celebration. It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit the living during the celebration. Mexican Marigolds, or flowers in general, also represent the fragility of life. Whereas on November 2 is for the deceased adults, therefore offerings like alcohol, cigarettes and football shirts, etc are placed as well. On November 1 (Día de los Inocentes), deceased children are offered toys and sweets. A candle is lit for every deceased relative to guide them back home and listen to the prayers of their loved ones. The ofrenda is laid on the table, further covered with a white cloth, later papel picado is placed on top. However, it is in fact to remember and honour the memory of their ancestors. Some people misunderstand the significance of the ofrendas (offerings), as they believe ofrendas are actually set up to worship the dead. ![]() The house is thoroughly cleaned before setting up the altar for the very important ‘visitors.’ In many communities such as Pátzcuaro, these altars are also constructed right at the graveside of deceased. One of the principal customs of the longstanding celebration is the construction of Altars.Built at home, the families decorate the altar themed with orange and purple colours, further piling them up with offerings like candles, flowers and personal possessions of the ones who left the earth. There are more than one tradition and custom associated with this event! Parades are held and children eat candies to celebrate the lives once lived. During that time, families and friends prepare food, make altars and decorate gravestones to pay respect to the deceased. Candles and flowers line the cemetery and streets to guide loved ones to their homes. It is also believed that the spirits of the day are allowed to visit their families on October 31 st and leave on November 2 nd. It combines indigenous rituals with the Catholic Holidays of All Souls and All Saints Day. Sure, the theme is death, but the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. The festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of colour and life-affirming joy. Each flag is 9" tall x 14" wide)Ĥ Cempazuchil (Marigold) flowers (2 Fucsia and 2 Orange) with a 4.5” diameter.ĥ Rounded shredded paper Dollies (Papel Picado) the diameter is 71/2 inches with different designs and colorsġ hand-painted clay skull ( 7" tall x 5" long x 5" inches wide)ġ string of colored fan-shaped tissue paper 118" inches long, each fan is 9.8" tall x 19.8" wideġ box of 20 hand-dipped Amae Premium copal incense sticksĪ 24”x9.5” natural palm woven place mat to place the Altar in “Petate”.Skeletons, painted faces and lots of sweet treats. Must be Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead!ĭay of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and some parts of Latin America that honours and commemorates death. ![]() ✅ SUITS ANY SPACE: Your Business, Office, Studio, Classroom or School.ġ Strip of shredded paper strip (Tira de Papel Picado) with 10 flags with different designs and colors (157" inches long. ✅ IMPRESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, STUDENTS OR CLIENTS with this authentic “Dia de los Muertos” Decor-Kit. ✅ HONOR YOUR LOVED □ ONES DECEASED : with this "Dia de los Muertos" Altar/Ofrenda. ✅ BRING AUTHENTIC ANCIENT TRADITIONS □TO YOUR HOME : All the pieces come from small towns in Mexico and are hand made by the people who inherited the Dia de los Muertos traditions. ✅ COMES WITH AMAE PREMIUM □ COPAL INCENSE: It is believed that Copal moves bad spirits away. ✅ CREATE A BEAUTIFUL AND COLORFUL SPACE □: ✅ ASSEMBLES EASY □: Just open the flags and fan shaped and hang them around your Altar, the Cempasuchil flower comes with the instructions of how to unfold. ✅ CONTAINS ALL THE ELEMENTS□ □□ □FOR YOUR DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR : Shredded paper (Air),Copal Incense (Earth), Candles (Fire) & Straw Basket (wood), just add a Glass with water. ✅ COMES WITH AN EASY □ GUIDE : The altar elements needed & how to set your Ofrenda according to ancient Mexican traditions. Decor-Kit to Set your Dia de los muertos Altar/Ofrenda: Shreded paper flags, cempasuchil flowers, Catrina figure etc, comes with an easy guide to build your own altar. ![]()
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