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Photos 1-4 of family ofrendas. |
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Note the path of flower petals that leads from the street up
to the altar. This is to insure that the souls of beloved dead
can "find their way home." |
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Family Ofrendas |
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Almost ever Catholic home in Totimehuacán has an altar
where the family displays the images of its favorite saints. |
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On November 1, the family places an "offering" (ofrenda)
on the altar as a tribute to deceased loved ones. The basic ofrenda
consists of bread, fruit, a glass of water, flowers, candles,
and incense. Some families add other items, such as liquor and
photographs of the deceased. |
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