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It's keeping their spirits alive.Photographs: Place pictures of family, friends, pets or people you admired who have died.Ĭandles or lanterns: These light the way for spirits on their journey to your altar. It's something that's inevitable, but we don't fear it.

"This is a way to celebrate their memory and to not fear death. It's just the transformation," Garza says. A glass of water is set in the altar to quench the soul's thirst after their long journey.Īfterwards, family members and friends can gather around and eat the food on the altar. "Think about what they would like to eat or what you all used to eat together," Garza says. He also used butterflies to symbolize the migration of the spirits. Some typical foods found on ofrendas are tamales, empanadas, fruits, pan de muerto, and spirits (the alcoholic kind).įor his mother, Garza featured her favorite candy, De la Rosa mazapan, and fideo, as well as elements from earth like rosemary, basil, and mint. Priscilla Aguirre, Other important elementsīecause no celebration is complete without food, altars should have snacks, drinks, or other treats the person loved. Guess the rent of this 2-bedroom Eastside San Antonio townhomeĭía de Los Muertos altars honor and celebrate the dead children and adults during the holiday from November 1 to November 2.H-E-B rolls out first Home by H-E-B department in San Antonio near the Northside.Google honors Uvalde victim who wanted to make the world happy with her art.2-year-old girl dies in drowning incident at Texas lake, officials say.Viral River Walk fight starts after customer dissatisfied with restaurant service.Copal incense was burned in Mesoamerica in ancient times and is still burned for special ceremonies, often placed on or near Day of the Dead altars as another element to draw in the spirits. Incense is also a major part of the altar, Garza says.

During the holiday, Garza suggests spreading the pedals from the front door to the altar as a way to guide the spirit to it. Marigolds, and all flowers in general, also represent the fragility of life. Bright marigolds are often used on altars because it's said to have an aroma that lures the spirits. The skulls represent the people who have passed and who are receiving offerings at the altar.įlowers. Traditionally, the altars use a mix of Catholic saints and Christ figures with colorful Día de los Muertos skull heads. Whether electric votives to wax tapers, there's not a certain type of candle you need to use as long as it represents light. He used pictures of his mother at school and with family.Ĭandles are a must. You don't need a lot of images, but the more you can put that show off their essence and personality will work, Garza says. Make sure to incorporate a framed picture of the loved one you're celebrating. Priscilla Aguirre, Basics to include in your altarįind a beautiful photo. Garza is one of the artists who will have an altar on display at the 44th annual "Altares y Ofrendas" Día de Los Muertos exhibit opening from 6 to 9 p.m. It doesn't need to be grand, especially if you're starting one for the first time. There's no rule book on what you need to have because the important part is to honor your late loved one. A lot of people can fall into a depression when they lose someone very close to them, and I feel like this is a way for one's grief to transform into something beautiful."Īll altars are different, Garza says. "You also share stories with others, and I think that's super important," Garza says. While he still misses his mom, Garza focuses on the good memories he incorporates into his altar. When Garza lost his mother, Hortencia, he says creating an altar helped him heal and deal with the heartbreak of losing someone so close. Altars make the departed feel welcome and show them they have not been forgotten. The belief is that the veil between the living and the dead thins during this celebration, and the souls of those have gone before us come back to this world. Día de los Muertos altars honor and celebrate those have died.