I WONDER - What Is An Ofrenda?

The video explains the significance of altars during a festival, which are set up in homes and cemeteries to welcome spirits back to Earth. These altars, known as Offerenders, serve as gateways for spirits. Family and friends decorate them with flowers, candles, photos, food, and water to honor the spirits after their journey. Petals are scattered from the altar to the gravesite to guide the spirits home.

What are the altars set up for during the festival?

How do people believe the altars function for the spirits?

What items are used to decorate the altars?

What offerings are made for the spirits after their journey?

What is the significance of scattering petals from the altar to the gravesite?