During the ancient pagan celebration of Samhain, from which Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations come from, the souls of dead persons were thought to return back to their homes. Families would put out food and drink for the dead in the hope of pleasing them, and persuading them not to cause any harm.
It usually reminds them of when their loved ones had passed, also it is sometimes used for just the remembrance of death and how treacherous it is to most people.
On the altars or "ofrendas" specifically made for such occasion.
Wealthier families build altars or shrines in the home for the dead, however those that cannot simply visit the grave of the dead to leave gifts and decorate it with flowers.
You can't bring people back to life if they are already dead.
When Christ comes again, he will bring the gift of eternal life to those who have believed in him and followed his teachings. He will also bring justice and judgment upon those who have rejected him. Ultimately, his presence will bring peace and fulfillment to those who are faithful.
they bring the dead people the food they used to like
Decorations and altars are traditionally removed from grave sites right after sunset.
Those two days (November 1st and 2nd) are supposed to be the days when departed souls are allowed to visit their living relatives. As such, many people set up altars or ofrendas, with foods and drinks liked by the deceased, as well as items used by them -- such as toys for dead children. This altars are used to remind them of the times when they were alive.
Dear clueless dead, Mexicans usually bring their ancestors favorite foods, flowers, gifts, pictures, or even skulls.
They are called "ofrendas" (Spanish for offerings).
Yes, Mexicans make altars to honor the dead as part of the tradition of Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). These altars, known as ofrendas, are decorated with photographs, candles, flowers, food, and other offerings to remember and celebrate their deceased loved ones. It is a way to maintain a connection with the departed and to show respect and reverence for their memory.
Most of them spend the night at home, where they setup "altars for the dead" (Spanish: altar de muertos) decorated with food, toys and candies liked by the deceased; also sugar and chocolate skulls, special bread for the season (a sweet roll, known as pan de muerto or bread of the dead), Mexican marigold flowers, perforated paper and candles decorate the altars.Some people in very specific regions such as Oaxaca setup these altars atop the graves of the deceased, spending the night in the cemeteries.See related links for pictures of these altars.
no- ghost can not bring gift to people because a ghost is someone dead. but a ghost can actually give someone they dont know a nneklese they have or something and so the ghost tells the person to give that to someone the ghost knows so that person the ghost knows can know that the ghost is sleeping in peace