CLEVELAND, Ohio - Day of the Dead ended Nov. 2, but Rey Galindo is keeping his colorful altar in place at the new La Casa De Luchita in Shaker Square, Cleveland.

He wants to share the tradition with guests of his Mexican restaurant.

Day of the Dead altars, or “ofrenda,” are a common part of the Mexican celebration of the fall holiday. Galindo built the altar in late October to honor his late mother and brother George, who started Luchita’s, as well as recognize George’s daughter Maria, who recently passed away in a car accident.

While the altar started small, it grew to four levels to encompass the celebration of those who have passed. It is decorated with photos Galindo’s deceased family and some of their favorite candies, sodas and beer.

While altars usually come down after the hol

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