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.
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. Wind is shown in the flapping papel picado and the flickering candles. The ofrenda is an altar where people leave offerings of. Food from the Earth is also important…more on that later. One of the most important traditions of Día de los Muertos is the building of the ofrenda (offering). The bright yellow of the marigolds and their fragrance are synonymous with Day of the Dead. Its not a gloomy or morbid occasion, rather it is a festive and colorful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. On this holiday, Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones. 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. Day of the Dead (known as Día de Muertos in Spanish) is celebrated in Mexico between October 31st and November 2nd. Marigolds, known as “flowers of the dead,” grow and wilt quickly, reflecting the fleeting nature of life. While people across Latin America and the Caribbean pay respects to their deceased loved ones in different ways during the first two days of November, Mexico is the birthplace of the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Flowers have a brief life, symbolizing the brevity in which the living occupies the earth. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd. From the Earth, yellow marigolds are almost always present.
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