Prophecy: this is how you can make an offering without spending too much

The Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco) published A practical guide to help Mexican families keep the Day of the Dead tradition alive without affecting their finances. In order to promote responsible consumption during this season, the institution recommends a series of measures to put together a significant and accessible offering.

Planning and reuse: the keys to saving

Profeco highlights that the first step to avoid unnecessary expenses is to plan ahead. Making a detailed list of essential items—such as candles, flowers, bread, or shredded paper—allows you to fit purchases into the family budget and reduce impulsive purchases.

The department also suggests reusing decorations, vases, candles or tablecloths from previous years, as long as they are in good condition. In this way, families not only reduce their expenses, but also contribute to sustainable consumption by giving objects a second life.

Compare prices before buying

For those who need to acquire new items, Profeco advises comparing prices and quality before making any purchase. Consumers can rely on tools such as the “Who’s Who in Prices” program, which makes it easy to consult and compare costs in different stores in the country.

In addition, the institution recommends making some traditional products at home, such as bread of the dead, sugar skulls or decorations, which can represent considerable savings compared to already prepared items.

Operation Faithful Dead and Day of the Dead 2025

At the same time, Profeco launched the Faithful Dead and Day of the Dead 2025 operation, which has been carried out since October 28 to November 2. The program aims to monitor compliance with the Federal Consumer Protection Law in establishments linked to the season: bakeries, flower shops, markets, stationery stores and self-service stores.

During these days, Citizen service modules will be installed, scales and measuring instruments will be verifiedand prices will be monitored to prevent abuse or unjustified increases during high demand.

Maintain tradition without compromising your pocketbook

The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most iconic celebrations, but it can also involve significant spending on flowers, food, and decorative items. For this reason, Profeco seeks to remember that the essence of the offering does not lie in its size or its cost, but in the personal and family meaning it contains.

The institution emphasizes that each altar can be adapted to the economic possibilities of each home; It is not necessary to include all traditional elements, but those that reflect the intention of honoring loved ones.

Security recommendations

Profeco also calls for extreme caution with candles, candles and incense, placing them on firm surfaces, away from flammable materials and out of the reach of children.

Finally, the agency makes its telephone and digital customer service channels available to the public, where consumers can make inquiries, file complaints or report irregularities in prices and services.

With these actions, Profeco seeks to guarantee that families celebrate the Day of the Dead responsibly, safely and without affecting their finances.

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