With the altar being the most visibly recognized aspect of the Day of the Dead celebrations, we wanted to show you how to create a small version in celebration of those near to your heart who have passed. We share a bit of the history of Día de Muertos and why we love celebrating here. Here we will show you how we set up this altar for Chef Marcela in memory of her mother. With just a couple weeks left before Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), we wanted to give you some tips on how to set up your own celebration altar. Introducing CASA Y COCINA by Artelexia Coming July 2022.JUpdated Favorites in San Miguel de Allende.Turn down the lights, light your candles, and channel all of the magia that only a lit altar can bring. My aim is to always make an offering that is food based, one that is drink based, and one that is funny and would make them laugh.ġ0. I put out tequila, candy, favorite albums, lipsticks, dog treats and old favorite toys, photos of places they loved to visit, favorite books - really there is no limit to what you can put out as an offering. Now for the fun part - ofrendas! Think of all the things your loved ones would have enjoyed and have a sense of humor about it, they will appreciate it.If available to you, put flowers (yellow marigolds are customary), pan de muertos, sugar skulls and catrinas to fill the rest of the altar.And this year, in addition to several personal losses, I will also be honoring all the people we have lost in this pandemic. I have a whole section dedicated to my dog that passed a couple of years ago with his favorite treats and his leash. I always put a picture of Selena, Frida Kahlo, and postcards I have of the Twin Towers prior to 9/11. Add the photos of your departed loved ones all over the altar - including pets, strangers or icons that you want to honor too.The more you have, the more magical it is, but make sure to blow every single one out! Spread a variety of candles and votives out - I usually have 50-75.Set your largest pieces out first to establish the anchors of the altar - for me those are my Tree of Life candelabras, Virgen de Guadalupe, big skulls, and larger bowls (for offerings).
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