Incense burns at a Day of the Dead altar remembering a family's pet cat

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Day of the Dead always involves altars, or ofrendas featuring sugar skulls, food, and marigolds. It is believed that the spirits of the dead visit the living during the celebration. Marigolds guide the spirits to their altars using their vibrant colors and pungent scent. Marigolds, or flowers in general, also represent the fragility of life.

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Size: 5472px × 3080px
Location: Oceanside, CA / USA
Photo credit: © Simone Hogan / Alamy / Afripics
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