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In Spanish / High School | 2014-11-03

Why do Mexicans put petals on the ground?

Asked by Annig

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The Mexicans put petals on the ground because the flower petals form a path for the spirits to bring them to their banquet.

Answered by lekhagummalla | 2024-06-10

The reason why Mexicans use to put petals on the ground is to illuminate the path of the deceased on the "día de muertos" so that they can visit their relatives .
Tradition * on "día de muertos".*
Tradition dictates that people, on the "día de muertos," use the marigold flower petals to make a path erected to their portrait or grave, in order to illuminate their path and thus they, the souls, can visit their relatives, who remember them.
The "día de muertos" is based on the perception that the souls of the deceased can be preserved on a spiritual plane as long as they are remembered by their relatives through the generations, which is reaffirmed every November 1st and 2nd.
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Answered by yersanabria | 2024-06-15

In Mexico, flower petals are placed on the ground during Día de los Muertos to guide the souls of the deceased to their loved ones as they return for a visit. This tradition, involving marigold petals, symbolizes respect and welcomes the spirits home. The practice reflects a blend of Indigenous and Catholic beliefs about honoring and remembering those who have passed away.
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Answered by yersanabria | 2024-10-02