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Dia de los Muertos [Day of the Dead] - San Francisco - 0 views

  • cultural blending
  • Christian Holiday of All Soul's Day
  • celebration of the dead
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  • Aztec summer
  • home altars
  • decorated with flowers (primarily yellow and orange marigolds and/or crysanthemums).
  • color yellow referenced the autumn—a season when nature begins to die.
  • religious amulets and food offerings.
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Ancestor Worship in Taoism - Chinese Customs - 0 views

  • Ancestor worshipping is not asking for favours, but to fulfil one’s filial duties.
  • respect, honour and look after ancestors
  • joss stick
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  • communication and greetings to the deceased
  • In homes, the shrines can be a shelf on the wall, a table or an altar like architectural structure, integrated in the structure of the house or even an entire room, depending on the financial status of the family.
  • tablet with the ancestor's name
  • picture or photograph
  • incense stick holder
  • plates for food offerings
  • glasses or a set of tea cups
  • Flowers offerings
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