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Dia De Muertos Alter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fotografía del diifunto | Photograph of the deceased Each altar has a photo (or portrait) of the deceased person |
| Flores de cempasúchil | |
| Marigolds | In every country, flowers are used to honor the dead. In Mexico, altars often feature marigolds. Their scent and color help guide the spirits. |
| Candles and votive candles | Candles light the way home for the deceased, like a guide. (It is the element of fire.) |
| Bread of the Dead | It is one of the most important elements on an altar. For some, it represents the body of Christ, from the Last Supper in church. For others, it represents an element of the earth. |