![]() Ofrenda: food, drink, and other treats placed on the altar as a tribute to the people being commemorated there usually people place items that were favorites of their loved ones.Water: to help slake the thirst of souls who have made the long journey to the afterlife.Papel picado: the brightly colored, intricately cut tissue paper hung for decoration with holes to allow souls to travel through them.Pan de muerto: a traditional bread made as an offering to the dead, covered by four thick lines and a sphere to represent bones and a skull.Xoloitzcuincli : a breed of dog that is said to guide souls along the journey to the afterlife both skeletons and clay figures of the dog have been found in ancient burial sites in Mexico.Monarch butterflies: migrating back to their wintering spot in Michoacan, Mexico at this time of year, they are said to represent the souls of the dead. ![]()
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