WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING A DEAD ALTAR AND LAST PART XIII The offering , in itself, is a type of terrain where the dead part they drink , eat , relax and live with their relatives . Each of the following contains its own history , tradition, poetry and , most of all mysticism. 1. - Water : The source of life , is offered to the spirits to mitigate their thirst after their long journey and to strengthen their back. In some cultures symbolizes the purity of the soul. Two . - The Salt: The element of purification, helps the body will not rot , in his return trip for next year. Three . - Sails and Candles : The ancient Mexicans used ocote slits . Today candle are used in various forms : candles , candles or wax . The flame -producing means , light , faith , hope . s Guide, with its flickering flame so that the souls may come to their former places and light return to his home . In several indigenous each candle represents a decedent , ie the number of the altar candles that will depend on the slats you want to receive the family. If the candles and the candlesticks are purple , a sign of mourning , and if you put four of these in a cross, representing the four cardinal points , so that the soul can be oriented to find your way and your home . April . - The Copal and Incense : Copal was offered by the Indians to their gods and that incense was not yet known , this came with the Spanish . This element sublime prayer or praise. Fragrance of reverence. Used to clean the place from evil spirits and so the soul can enter your home safely. May . - Flowers : They are a symbol of the festival for its colors and scented trails . Garnish and flavoring the place during the stay of the soul , which is going to leave happy , the wallflower and the cloud can not miss as the color signifies purity and tenderness, and accompany the souls of children. In many parts of the country it is customary to put petals roads that serve to guide the deceased the graveyard to the offering and vice versa. The yellow flower of marigold ( zempoalxóchitl ) leafless , is the way of color and odor that trace the routes to the spirits. The Indians believed that the marigold was a healing plant , but now only serves to adorn the altars and the tombs of the deceased. For this reason it is said that over time the flower was losing its healing powers. Marigold flower , in Nahuatl means twenty flower ; event of death. June . - The Backpack : Among the many uses of the mat is the bed, table or shroud. On this particular day in work so that the souls rest tablecloth and place food of the offering. July . - The izcuintle : What not to miss on the altars for children is izcuintle in toy puppy , so that the souls of the children feel happy to come to the banquet . Izcuintle puppy , is what helps souls to cross the mighty river Chiconauhuapan , which is the last step to get to Mictlan . August . - The Pan: The offer fraternal is bread. The Church is presented as the Body of Christ . Compiled in different forms , bread is one of the most prized on the altar . 9. - The Goyette and Rods: They relate to the Tzompantli . The necks are wheel-shaped loaves and placed in the offering held by pieces of cane . The loaves symbolize the skulls of vanquished foes and reeds where strung rods . 10 . - The Portrait : Suggests that the bore will visit us , but it must be hidden , so that it can only be seen with a mirror to give the impression that the loved one you can see . 11. - The Image of the Souls of Purgatory : For freedom of the soul of the deceased, in case he found in that place , to help him out , can also serve a small cross made with ashes. You can place other images of saints , to serve as a means of interaction between living and dead , and that on the altar are synonymous with good social relations . Also symbolize peace at home and the strong acceptance of sharing food , such as apples , representing blood , and kindness through the sweet pumpkin reproach. The altar can be decorated with confetti, with silk and satin where lie also clay figures , censer or clean clothes for the souls . 12. - The Caravels of sugar : are medium and with reference to the death always present. The skulls girls are dedicated to the Holy Trinity and the larger the Eternal Father. 13. - The Mole : Whether its chicken, chicken or turkey , is the favorite dish that lay at the altar many indigenous people throughout the country , but also barbeque with everything and add broth. These dishes are the trail of scents , the kitchen banquet in honor of loved remembered. The good food is to delight the soul that we visit. 14. - The Chocolate Water : It is a Hispanic tradition that says that the guests took chocolate prepared with the water used to bathe the deceased so that the visitors were impregnated with the essence of the deceased. 15 . - The Liquor : It is for the deceased to remember the great events welcome during his life and decides to visit . You can also place a washstand , soap and towel in case the bore needs to wash their hands after the long journey . 16. - Representation : The offerings are the colorful ritual where the individual and the community are represented with their gifts , is a sacred act , but can also be profane lore is the symbiosis of devotion sacred and profane practice . Giving : On the Day of the Dead , the deceased s share bread , salt, fruits, culinary treats , water and wine. Giving is to be near our dead to talk to his memory , with his life. The offering is the reunion with a ritual that summons to mind . The Day of the Dead Offering : A cultural mix where Europeans put some flowers , waxes , candles and candlesticks , the Indians they added the copal incense with food and marigold flower . The offering , as we know it today , is also a reflection of the blend of old and new world . Dead are welcomed with natural elements and intangible frugal included here contrails colors and fragrances that are born to flowers, incense and copal . The offering of the dead must have several essential elements. If one of them is missing , lost, though not entirely spiritual charm that surrounds this religious heritage , traditional and cultural development of our country. © Professor . Luis Humberto Salazar Rivera
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:05:27 +0000
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