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How to build a Día de los Muertos ofrenda with help from Tucson businesses

With Día de los Muertos just around the corner, colorful ofrendas are beginning to pop up in homes, businesses and community spaces across Tucson. Here’s how you can make your With Día de los Muertos approaching, many ofrendas are becoming popular in homes, businesses, and community spaces across Tucson. These altars, decorated with marigolds, candles, photographs and food offerings, are an important part of the traditional Mexican holiday when families remember and honor loved ones who have died. Lupita Zepeda, owner of Tucson's Yolia Botanica, emphasized that an ofrenda doesn't need to be expensive or elaborate. She suggested starting with a nightstand, a small altar cloth, a photograph, a candle and a glass of water. Zeped also suggested dried marigils, small candles, postcards or saint cards for those with limited space or a small budget. She emphasized that ofrends can also serve as a space to reflect on memories, process emotions and remember those who have passed away.

How to build a Día de los Muertos ofrenda with help from Tucson businesses

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With Día de los Muertos just around the corner, colorful ofrendas are beginning to pop up in homes, businesses and community spaces across Tucson.

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