An ofrenda is an altar set up in homes for the Day of the Dead holiday. The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico, neighboring Latin American countries, and the United States on November 1 and 2. It is thought that on this holiday the deceased return to the world of the living for a visit, and the ofrendas honor, welcome, and sustain the souls of the dead during their annual return.
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