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26 de sept. de 2023 · Often called “flowers of the dead,” cempasúchil, or flor de muerto, these bright orange and yellow flowers’ fragrance is said to attract souls to the altar. Their bright and cheery color...
8 de may. de 2024 · From coded messages to accompanying major life events, flowers have always been associated with special meaning. Sometimes, that meaning is connected to death. While some flowers symbolize the malicious aspects of death, others convey remembrance, condolences, and the celebration of a life well lived.
8 de jun. de 2022 · Flowers play a number of key roles during Día de los Muertos celebrations. Among the most visible are their use as ofrendas. Blossoms, such as marigolds, mums, and gladioli, are placed on altars and offered up as a gift to the dead. Flowers are also used to decorate altars with color and fragrance.
31 de oct. de 2019 · Often referred to as “flowers of the dead” ( flor de muerto), it’s believed that the scent of these bright orange blooms help attract souls to the altar.
30 de oct. de 2021 · The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold.
In modern Mexico the marigold is sometimes called Flor de Muerto ('Flower of Dead'). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offerings. It is also believed the bright petals with a strong scent can guide the souls from cemeteries to their family homes.
4 de nov. de 2020 · (“Flor de Muerto”): Is a flower used in Day of the Dead altars and to decorate graves. It grows plentifully at this time of year in Mexico and its pungent odor is said to attract the spirits who come to visit their mortal loved ones on this day.
