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[*] posted on 10-28-2011 at 07:36 PM
La Ofrenda


Ofrendas (altars) are built in homes, public places and on graves.

There are very specific items that go into making a traditional ofrenda. The altars built for them have their favorite toys and foods. November 2nd is the day to honor adults. A bottle of tequila or other local liquor is often put on an adult ofrenda. Orange marigolds are the favorite flower to decorate with. There are foods like Pan de Muerte (bread of the dead) and decorated sugar skulls as other treats. There are many candles, including Saints candles and votives. Pictures of the deceased are prominently displayed. A dressed skeleton called Catrina represents the ancient goddess of death is often included along with a representation of the Virgin Mary.

Here is a typical ofrenda.......................







[Edited on 10-29-2011 by tripledigitken]
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[*] posted on 10-28-2011 at 08:32 PM


LOL I just posted pics of the very same thing ..... thanks for sharing !!! and now I know what a catrina is (I asked about that on my posting).




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[*] posted on 10-29-2011 at 10:15 AM


BajaBlanca,

The Catrina's are beginning to show up at the Mexican grocery stores and restaurants in town.



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