daily reminder to respect closed practices and understand there are spiritual, physical, and mental consequences for violating cultural boundaries. unless you are Mexican, belong to an Indigenous Pueblo in Mexico, or are reconnecting in a respectful way, there is no reason to celebrate dia de muertos or make an ofrenda. research your own cultures and make an altar that’s traditional to YOUR people. stop appropriating. y’all ain’t entitled to our cultures and practices. as my wise friend explained: when you make an ofrenda you are opening up a portal and if you don’t know what you’re doing you can get hurt. respect closed practices. and just because a few people belonging to the culture will tell you it’s ok to appropriate doesn’t mean you should. center Indígena and Mexican voices and stop appropriating.