It is important to mention that they will not eat the food, they only enjoy the aroma. Sometimes a cross is made with petals of the cempasuchitl flower. Also with the petals, paths are set to guide the souls to the ofrenda . Sugar skulls and clacas -skeletons are also included. In many towns, there are contests of ofrendas .
Judges go house by house and elect the three most beautiful altars.
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