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Incense is burned to get rid of "negative forces" (aka: evil). The candles are there to guide the spirits back and forth between the world of the living and the world of the dead.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo remember and pray for their souls. All Soul's Day in the US.
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∙ 14y agoCandles are used to remember and honor the dead, and to send prayers to Heaven.
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∙ 13y agoThe candles guide the spirits on their journey (between the world of the living and the world of the dead.)
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∙ 9y agoCandles are used as a sign of respect on the Day of the Dead. Candles are intended to lead the spirits back home.
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∙ 6y agoBesides making fun of death itself, they are supposed to help the spirits of the dead remember how things tasted when they were alive.
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Como se dice Dia de muertos o dia de los muertos?
Dia de los muertos Se dice Day of the Dead.
What color are the candles for dia de los muertos and what to the colors represent?
purple they use purple to symbolize the deads love for parties and wine
What does the altar for dia de los muertos mean?
altar for dia de los muertos means an altar to the dead.
What are the release dates for Dia de los Muertos - 2013 I?
Dia de los Muertos - 2013 I was released on: USA: April 2013
How do you say day of the dead in Spanish?
Dia De Los Muertos
What is Dia de las Muertes?
Its called: El Dia De Los Muertos!!
Who celebrates dia do los muertos?
family friends
When is el dia de los muertos?
El dia de los muertos is celebrated in November first, and second.
What evening does dia de los muertos start?
when do dia de los muertos occur
What events does not occur in February?
Dia de los Muertos
What are the release dates for Dia de los Muertos - 2013 II?
Dia de los Muertos - 2013 II was released on: USA: 22 May 2013 (video premiere)
When does dia de los Muertos take place?
Dia de los muertos (translated as Day of the Deceased) is celebrated on November 2, which is All Souls Day in the Catholic calendar.
