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Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that commemorates loved ones who have died. It is believed their spirits return to their families, who put up ofrendas, or altars, on Nov. 1.
The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars. From marigolds to sugar skulls, the traditional Mexican holiday is full of symbols
Ofrendas used to celebrate Día de los Muertos are made using items that have special meanings with origins dating back to Indigenous people.
The Day of the Dead Ofrenda. One of the most representative images of the Día de los Muertos celebration are the Day of the Dead altars that, full of color, present the offering to the souls of the faithful departed. The ofrenda is the gift that the living offers to the dead.
Read on as we explain what an ofrenda is for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Experts share the Mexican culture, traditions and rules of the ofrenda.
Building a Día de los Muertos ofrenda in your home is a beautiful way to remember and honor your loved ones who have passed. Now you can learn its significance and build one in your own home.
What goes into the setup of a Day of the Dead altar? Learn about each element that forms part of an ofrenda for Día de Muertos.
The creation of an ofrenda has been an important part of Día de los Muertos, a festival rooted in Aztec beliefs and tied to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, also known as the “Lady of the Dead.” Ofrendas are visually appealing, encouraging passersby to pause and observe the altar and items on it.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is Nov. 1 and 2, 2021. Here's what goes into building an ofrenda, or altar, for a deceased loved one.
The Day of the Dead (“Día de Muertos” in Spanish, not “Día de los Muertos”) is one of the most ubiquitous traditions of Mexican culture. While the most easily recognizable aspects are probably the various representations of skulls and skeletons, the one that holds the most meaning for those celebrating is the altar, or ofrenda in Spanish.