This treat is baked for the dead as an offering as they are said to be hungry after their long voyage from the land of the dead to that of the living.
A symbolic flower for the holiday and known to have a distinct smell said to guide the dead back to the world of the living.
Similar to the Cempasuchil, copal or incense is another way to draw in the dead. In this case, through the sense of smell.
Candles help to illuminate the path of the dead back to the world of the living during the nights that the holiday is celebrated.
Skulls of the dead and the most popular symbol to be found around an altar for Day of the Dead.
Mezcal is a popular mexican alcoholic beverage produced with agave.
