How to Celebrate Day of The Dead

MEXICO CITY, 27 October.-Ritual and colorful collection for the Day of the Dead, is perhaps one of the most famous traditions of Mexico, and although there is a similarity between the essential elements in each region country, there are also differences by region.

The reason for the offering is shared with the deceased, bread, salt, fruits, traditional dishes of Mexico to dialogue exists between the living and the dead most remembered.

Although it is a Mexican holiday, there are some cultural mixtures: Europeans joined him flowers and candles, while the Indians added elements such as marigold flower.

The offering of the dead must have several essential elements. If only missing some, you lose some of the spiritual charm.

The most notable of the offering

The crosses, crucifixes, rosaries and pictures of saints are items added by Spanish missionaries to incorporate Catholicism in the Mexican tradition.

The cross is placed on top next to the image of the deceased for the purification of the spirit.

It is also customary that on the altar is placed a photo or photos of those beings whom we dedicate the offering, as an anticipation of the visit of souls home.

Other elements that can not miss is the water, which is the source of life that is offered to the dead to quench their thirst after the long journey. In some cultures symbolizes purity of soul.

Furthermore, the use of candles and candles are associated with the meaning of light, faith, hope. It is the guide for the souls reach their former places and illuminate the back home.

In some indigenous communities represents a deceased, so that the number of candles or candles on the altar the souls depend on the family that wants to receive.

Finally, the flowers are used in order to decorate and perfume the place during the stay of the soul, and to be able to leave happy.

In some places in Mexico even put petals roads that serve to guide the deceased to the offering.

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