Chiseled Paper - The papel picado or chiseled paper are paper flags chiseled. Picture - A picture of the evoked relative is placed in the altar to make him present and revive his image.ДЇlowers - The altar is decorated with fresh flowers as it is believed that their scent will make the returning souls feel welcomed and happy The cempasuchil or flor de muertos (flower of the dead) is one of the most used flowers during the celebration in some places its petals are set to make a path from the house door to the altar thus showing the way to the returning souls.Дifferent Levels - In some areas altars are made with two levels that symbolize heaven and earth.ДЄn Arch - Symbolizes the entrance to the world of the dead. Most altars would include some or all of these elements: Other elements are shared everywhere in the country. Altars make the souls (animas) feel welcomed and show them they have not been forgotten.Дay of the Dead altars are set with different elements depending on the region these differences are established by the availability, seasonal flowers and fruits and the traditional food from the area. The Day of the Dead altars are the most prominent feature in the celebration because they show the souls the way to their home. Ojeda's class created a 'Day of the Dead Altar' or ВЎDГa de los Muertos! at Maercker school.Дay of the dead Altars Day of the Dead altars known as altares de muertos or ofrendas are set during the Day of the Dead celebrations on November 1 and 2 to honor the dead children and adults.Дay of the Dead celebrations are based on the belief that the souls of the ones gone can come back to this world on these days.

Dia de los muertos altar