![]() Sage and other incenses are also frequently burned to clear the space of negative energy and help the dead find their way. The Aztecs burned copal incense as an offering to the gods, and it is used today for Roman Catholic funeral masses. Often fruit punch, hot chocolate, cerveza (beer), tequilla or another favorite of the deceased are presented to refresh the spirits of a spirit after his journey.įire blazes in the candles and incense. Water is the source of life, said to quench the thirst of the dead when they return from a long journey. Black represents death, pink is for celebration, purple signifies mourning, white symbolizes hope, and yellow is for the sun. The papel picado cut papers add a colorful trim. ![]() We love them, honour them and treasure our memories of them. Topped with sugar, it's sometimes flavored with anise seeds or orange flower water and zest. In this article with over 100 photos that I’ve taken over the past 10 years, you’ll learn about 28 kinds of objects that can be found on the Day of the Dead altar in Mexico. This is a tasty sweetbread shaped like a bun and decorated with crossbones. ![]() One of the holiday's most crave-worthy customs is the savoring of pan de muerto. This year we honour the memory of my Mother - Wendy, Grandparents - Robert & Isabella, My Husbands Grandmother - Eileen & our beloved cat Toby. An Altar for Beloved Souls During the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Traditionally there are four of the candles at the top of the altar, either representing a cross and/or the cardinal directions which are said to provide a lighted path to this world. This is an altar honouring family members who have passed away and are still with us in spirit. Wind is shown in the flapping papel picado and the flickering candles. Food from the Earth is also important…more on that later. The bright yellow of the marigolds and their fragrance are synonymous with Day of the Dead. Their aroma is said to help lure a spirit back, and the scent is even stronger if the petals are pulled out, so petal paths are often created to guide the souls home. Marigolds, known as “flowers of the dead,” grow and wilt quickly, reflecting the fleeting nature of life. Flowers have a brief life, symbolizing the brevity in which the living occupies the earth. From the Earth, yellow marigolds are almost always present.
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