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2023-11-02 18:00:05

Place a offering on Day of the Dead It is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico that has even managed to overcome the barrier of time. Its origin arose centuries ago and to this day it remains an activity that is carried out in most homes, schools and work spaces.

Furthermore, it is a tradition which is highly valued abroad. Mexico is even recognized in any corner of the planet for the way it approaches the death. From movies to songs have been created on the subject.

Day of the Dead Offering, what is its meaning?

It all arose in pre-Hispanic Mexico as an act to remember people who died. In this case, in a corner a altar because the belief says that every November 2 They return from beyond.

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Likewise, it is also common to go to the pantheons where family members and loved ones are buried. In any case, the ultimate objective is to demonstrate that although physically they are no longer found, at least in spirit they will never disappear.

What should a Day of the Dead offering contain?

Agua. It is the source of life and is offered to souls to quench their thirst after their long journey and to strengthen their return. In some cultures symbolizes the purity of the soul.
Sal. The purification element serves to prevent the body from being corrupted on its round trip for the following year.
Candles and candles. Los ancient mexicans They used ocote branches but today the candle is used in its different forms: candles, candles or waxes. The flame they produce means “light”, faith, hope. It is a guide, with its flickering flame so that the souls can reach their old places and light the return to their home.
Copal and incense. Copal was offered by the indigenous people to their gods since incense was not yet known, it arrived with the Spanish. It is the element that sublimates prayer or praise. Fragrance of reverence. It is used to cleanse the place of evil spirits so that the soul can enter your house without any danger.
Flores. They are a symbol of the festival due to their colors and aromatic trails. They decorate and aromatize the place during the soul’s stay, which when leaving will leave happy, the wallflower and the cloud cannot be missing because their color means purity and tenderness, and they accompany the children’s souls.