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Day of the Dead Altars

Offerings and Altars for Día de Muertos

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One of the traditions around Day of the Dead in Mexico involves making an altar or offering for the spirits who will return on this occasion. This photo gallery contains photos of a variety of Mexican Day of the the Dead altars.

Find out how to make your own Day of the Dead altar, or if you've already made one, please tell us about it and share a photo.

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Day of the Dead altarArch AltarDay of the Dead Altar with Pan de MuertoAltar with Pan de MuertoCuicatlan AltarAltar with PetateAltar with Petate
Day of the Dead altar with flowersFlowers AltarDay of the Dead altar in a handicraft shopHandicraft Shop AltarHanging Skulls AltarDay of the Dead altar with three tiersThree-tiered Altar
Incense burner in front of the altarIn front of the altarDay of the Dead altar with chickensAltar with ChickensFrida Kahlo Tapestry AltarAn elegant altar
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