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This skull candle holder from Me\"Skull<\/a>xico is used during the Day of the Dead.\u00a0 The skull imagery is typical of objects associated with the celebration.\u00a0 Candles are an important element of the ofrenda<\/em>, or altar, set up to honor deceased relatives and ancestors.\u00a0 Four candles are placed on the top level of the altar signifying the four cardinal directions.\u00a0 The light from these candles illuminates the way for the returning spirits of the ancestors.\u00a0 One candle for each deceased family member is located elsewhere on the ofrenda<\/em>.\u00a0 One extra candle burns so that no one will be forgotten.<\/p>\n

Learn about other Day of the Dead objects with the virtual exhibit\u00a0Day of the Dead: Artifact Profiles<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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