Before Day of the Dead, more and more people are honouring departed dogs and cats in a new tradition. Families welcome the spirits of their deceased pets with altar candles, offerings of favorite treats and cherished mementos such as old toys and worn collars. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (tca/dpa) – The spirits of the pets come first, treading home on soft, shadowy paws, making their way by the light of altar candles and guided by the eternal tie of love. They’re welcomed with offerings of favorite treats and fresh water, and by the careful placement of old toys and worn collars that have become cherished mementos. It’s a new tradition connected to the Day of the Dead, the ancient Mexican holiday where people honor and celebrate the lives of family members at a time when the wall between wo

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