Ofrenda Ritual Offerings to The Dead This column, Rite Thinking, will explore human spirituality in rites, rituals, holidays, and other spiritual practices. The question we’ll focus on is, what do these rites mean? What is their purpose and intention? I will explore, both here and in the column Primitive Ground, why this is the fundamental question. Without further ado, we’ll begin with the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) altars and offerings known as ofrenda. Spooky Spiritual Harvest Rituals Each year at harvest time, the ancients of the older cultures of the world say, the veil between the worlds … Continue reading Spirituality in Rites and Rituals: Day of the Dead Offerings