Day of the Dead Altar
In Mexican tradition on November 2nd we remember those who have passed. We usually put a photo of them, a candle, their favorite foods in life, a cup of water, and orange flowers called cempasúchil on the alter. It's believed that their souls travel to the land of the living to visit their family. The candle lights the way for them, the flowers guide them to/from the alter, the food is an offering for them, and the water is to quench their thirst after their journey. It's a bittersweet traditions that keeps their memories alive for generations that may have not gotten the chance to meet them in life. As the years go on, my alter grows but so do the memories!
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