Ideas to put an offering to your pet that is no longer on the Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is one of the best celebrations with the most tradition that we have in Mexico . It is an Intangible Heritage of Humanity for Unesco and every year thousands of tourists come to our country on these dates to celebrate and learn more about the Day of the Dead.

During this special date we usually remember those loved ones who are no longer with us but are still present in our hearts and memories. Of course, people are not the only beings who leave a void when leaving. Pets do it too, because they are part of the family and fill us with their affection and love.

Therefore, pets also deserve to have their offering at the altar of the dead . Here are some ideas.

Ideas for the Day of the Dead offering to your pets

• A Day of the Dead offering must have a photograph and / or a personal object that represents the loved one who is gone. In the case of your pet , if you have a photo of her, you can put it, as well as a toy, a bowtie, her plate or something that represents her.
• You can bake or buy bone- or claw-shaped cookies to offer your pet on the Day of the Dead .
• You can also get yourself some candy skulls, candles, confetti, or papier-mâché figures in the shape of a cat or dog.
• There are even places where they sell a Pan de Muertos for the michi or the canines.

There is no need to do everything, but it is important that you offer something to your beloved pet on the Day of the Dead so that when he visits them, he feels that he is still an important part of your family and memories.

When is the Day of the Dead in Mexico?

The official date of the Day of the Dead according to the Mexican calendar is November 1 and 2, dates that correspond to the celebrations of All Saints and All the Faithful Deceased respectively, for the Catholic Church.

For this year 2020 the commemoration of the Day of the Dead falls on Sunday and Monday. It is not an official holiday according to the Federal Labor Law, however for many companies and academic institutions on a popular day of rest.

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