En Chilac, Puebla, se le llama “ofrenda nueva” a la que se pone en honor del familiar que se fue durante el último año. Es tradición que a ellos se les coloca una cera adornada con su nombre.
Se recibe a las ánimas con canastas llenas de frutas, pan, ceras y floreros. Además, los alimentos que le gustaban al difunto.
En cada casa preparan ofrendas para todes les familiares que vivieron en ese hogar; en algunas casas el altar es dedicado hasta para 15 difuntos.
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In Chilac, Puebla, it is called a “new offering” that is placed in honor of the family member who died during the last year. It is tradition that a candle adorned with their name is placed.
The souls are received with baskets full of fruit, bread, candles and vases. Plus, the food that the deceased liked.
In each house they prepare offerings for all the relatives who lived in that home; in some houses the altar is dedicated for up to 15 deceased family members.