It's something that's inevitable, but we don't fear it. "This is a way to celebrate their memory and to not fear death. It's just the transformation," Garza says. A glass of water is set in the altar to quench the soul's thirst after their long journey.Īfterwards, family members and friends can gather around and eat the food on the altar.
"Think about what they would like to eat or what you all used to eat together," Garza says. He also used butterflies to symbolize the migration of the spirits. Some typical foods found on ofrendas are tamales, empanadas, fruits, pan de muerto, and spirits (the alcoholic kind).įor his mother, Garza featured her favorite candy, De la Rosa mazapan, and fideo, as well as elements from earth like rosemary, basil, and mint. Priscilla Aguirre, Other important elementsīecause no celebration is complete without food, altars should have snacks, drinks, or other treats the person loved. Police: H-E-B pharmacist diverted medication for personal useĭía de Los Muertos altars honor and celebrate the dead children and adults during the holiday from November 1 to November 2.Seven members from Texas part of white nationalist Patriot Front arrested in Idaho near Pride event.Boating incident leaves 2 dead at Central Texas' Canyon Lake.Dozens of hikers rescued at popular Texas State Park due to excessive heat.Texas angler catches pending Texas and world record-breaking cubera snapper.Copal incense was burned in Mesoamerica in ancient times and is still burned for special ceremonies, often placed on or near Day of the Dead altars as another element to draw in the spirits.
Incense is also a major part of the altar, Garza says. During the holiday, Garza suggests spreading the pedals from the front door to the altar as a way to guide the spirit to it.
Marigolds, and all flowers in general, also represent the fragility of life. Bright marigolds are often used on altars because it's said to have an aroma that lures the spirits. The skulls represent the people who have passed and who are receiving offerings at the altar.įlowers. Traditionally, the altars use a mix of Catholic saints and Christ figures with colorful Día de los Muertos skull heads. Whether electric votives to wax tapers, there's not a certain type of candle you need to use as long as it represents light. He used pictures of his mother at school and with family.Ĭandles are a must. You don't need a lot of images, but the more you can put that show off their essence and personality will work, Garza says. Make sure to incorporate a framed picture of the loved one you're celebrating. Priscilla Aguirre, Basics to include in your altarįind a beautiful photo. Garza is one of the artists who will have an altar on display at the 44th annual "Altares y Ofrendas" Día de Los Muertos exhibit opening from 6 to 9 p.m. It doesn't need to be grand, especially if you're starting one for the first time. There's no rule book on what you need to have because the important part is to honor your late loved one. A lot of people can fall into a depression when they lose someone very close to them, and I feel like this is a way for one's grief to transform into something beautiful."Īll altars are different, Garza says. "You also share stories with others, and I think that's super important," Garza says. While he still misses his mom, Garza focuses on the good memories he incorporates into his altar. When Garza lost his mother, Hortencia, he says creating an altar helped him heal and deal with the heartbreak of losing someone so close. Altars make the departed feel welcome and show them they have not been forgotten. The belief is that the veil between the living and the dead thins during this celebration, and the souls of those have gone before us come back to this world. Water also purifies and cleanses.Día de los Muertos altars honor and celebrate those have died. It originated and is mostly observed in Mexico but also in. Salt and water are also essential they are set to quench the thirst of the souls, tired from their long trip. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. The light of the candles also called ceras -waxes- symbolize Jesus Christ Reborn and faith.įlowers, specially Cempasuchitl, adorn the ofrenda. Their light is thought to guide them on their way back. Generally, on the top level, the images of Saints and the Crucifix are set.įor each deceased relative, a candle is set.
Several levels can be set on the ofrendas. Then the papel picado, cut tissue paper, is set over the cloth. The ofrenda is set on a table, covered with a fine tablecloth, preferably white. We must remember they are going to have very important “visitors”. Before setting an altar, they thoroughly clean their house. O frendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of their ancestors. The vast majority of Mexicans are Christian Catholics, so they only worship God. Some people mistakenly think that Mexicans that set up ofrendas for their defunct relatives are actually worshiping them.
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