In pre-Hispanic times the cult of death was one of the basic elements of the culture, when someone died, they were buried wrapped in a “petate” and their relatives organized a party in order to guide them on their way to eternal rest. In the same way, they placed food in an altar for them, with the belief that they might feel hungry.

The Day of the Dead in the Mexican indigenous vision implies the transitory return of the souls of the deceased, who return home, to spend time with family members and to enjoy what is offered to them at altars.

There are different types of altars in Mexico, however, there are pre-Hispanic elements that should not be missing since they are included for a specific purpose.

Five elements that cannot be missing in an altar :

– The altar must have 3 levels: T

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