ofrenda

The ofrenda is one manifestation of the philosophical acceptance of death as an integral part of the life cycle that distinguishes Mexican culture.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

The ofrenda is one manifestation of the philosophical acceptance of death as an integral part of the life cycle that distinguishes Mexican culture.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

The ofrenda is one manifestation of the philosophical acceptance of death as an integral part of the life cycle that distinguishes Mexican culture.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

For the angelitos (little angels) who have died in infancy, and presumably free of sin, the ofrenda is laid out one day early, in conjunction with All Saints Day.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

For the angelitos (little angels) who have died in infancy, and presumably free of sin, the ofrenda is laid out one day early, in conjunction with All Saints Day.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

For the angelitos (little angels) who have died in infancy, and presumably free of sin, the ofrenda is laid out one day early, in conjunction with All Saints Day.

Mexico conjures spirits with picturesque ofrendas 2003

Yesterday I walked a block down the street to a little tienda and bought a giant clump of marigolds to build an ofrenda to a recently departed loved one.

D�a de Muertos vs. Halloween? 2009

Yesterday I walked a block down the street to a little tienda and bought a giant clump of marigolds to build an ofrenda to a recently departed loved one.

D�a de Muertos vs. Halloween? 2009

Yesterday I walked a block down the street to a little tienda and bought a giant clump of marigolds to build an ofrenda to a recently departed loved one.

D�a de Muertos vs. Halloween? 2009

Yesterday I walked a block down the street to a little tienda and bought a giant clump of marigolds to build an ofrenda to a recently departed loved one.

D�a de Muertos vs. Halloween? 2009