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Dia de Muertos, or #DayOfTheDead, is a Mexican celebration honoring those who have passed away. An ofrenda, or altar, is put together to honor their memory. Ofrendas have a lot of symbolism, here are the main ones:
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- Replying to @cookcountygov🔥 fire in the form of candles are symbols of our love for our deceased relatives and guiding lights for their spirits 🧂salt is usually placed on a plate and stops the souls of the deceased from being corrupted by earthly temptations
- Replying to @cookcountygov⚫️incense or sage to purify the souls of the dead and ward off evil spirits 💧a glass of water is often placed on the altar to quench the thirst of the deceased and strengthen them for their return journey
- Replying to @cookcountygov◻️ papel picado, or perforated paper, are a representation of the union between life and death 🌼 🌸yellow flowers, or cempazuchitl, are a guide for the spirits into the mortal world; white flowers represent the sky; purple flowers are the traditional color of mourning
- Replying to @cookcountygov🍞🍊🍇 to celebrate the arrival of the deceased loved ones, a banquet of their favorite food and drink items is placed as an offering, and includes traditional Pan de Muerto or Day of the Dead bread
- Replying to @cookcountygov💀calaveras, or skulls, are representations of deceased relatives ➕ a cross is drawn on the ground under the altar and originally represents the four cardinal points, now is also a representation of the Christian cross
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- Feliz #DiaDeMuertos. Have you had a chance to visit our ofrenda in the lobby of our County building?
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- It’s our birthday! 🥳 On this day in 1831, Cook County was established by an act of the Illinois State Legislature. We are named after Daniel Cook, one of the earliest and youngest statesmen in Illinois history. #twill cookcountyil.gov/content/about-… @CookCoArchives
GIF - It’s our birthday! Did you know Cook County was established on January 15, 1831? We are named after Daniel Pope Cook, one of the earliest and youngest statesmen in Illinois history. Visit our website to learn more about your #CookCounty Government: cookcountyil.gov/content/about-…
