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Each altar for El Dia De Los Muertos usually includes the four elements: Air, Water, Fire, and Earth. Marigolds, or "zempasuchil" symbolize the earth, as they are flowers that grow from the earth.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoSince pre-Columbian times, altars to honor the dead were setup by several native civilizations, including the Aztecs, Mayans, Olmecs or Teotihuacans. These cultures used to setup these altars with food, toys, and flowers. The most common type of flower at the time was the Mexican marigold or Cempazuchitl. After the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors, the tradition became intermixed with the Catholic All Souls' Day, thus becoming Day of the Dead.
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∙ 14y agoMarigolds are called the flower of the dead, and are used to call the spirit to the grave, to help them find their way to their grave.
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∙ 14y agoBecause of their strong scent, the spirits can follow the path of strewn marigolds home.
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∙ 13y agothe flower that is used during the day of the dead is the marigold flower
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∙ 12y agoIt doesn't matter. Any flower is acceptable.
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∙ 10y agothey create a symbolic pathway to lead the souls and spirits out of the ofrenda
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∙ 14y agothey are known as the flower of the dead
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What is the day of the dead special flower?
Marigolds are called "The Flower of the Dead" so thay are special for the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Are flowers used to honor the dead ones in the day of the dead?
Yes, marigolds are often placed on the alters and on the ground around them. They also place marigolds on graves.
What do the marigolds represent for joey in the story marigolds?
Nothing
What do day of the dead skeletons represent?
They represent the dead.
What do the skeletons represent in the day of the dead?
they represent the dead
What are 'Zempasuchil'?
Zempasuchil are the flower that is called marigolds. They are commonly used on the day of the dead in Mexico.
What is the purpose of having skeletons as part of the day of the dead and what do they represent?
To honer the dead and they represent the dead.
What is the special flower for day of the dead?
Marigolds are called "The Flower of the Dead" so thay are special for the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Why are skeletons and skulls used in Day of Dead celebrations?
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
Why are skeletons and skulls used in Day of the Dead celebrations?
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
Why are skeletons part of day of the dead?
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
What is an incense used in the day of the dead?
They represent life of th dead.
