Xoloitzcuintle Dog Día de Muertos Scented Candle Christmas Stockings Hand carved wood

Hand carved wood

Metal hoop on top that can serve to hang figurine

Colorful Hand-Painted Xalitla Mexican Sun and Moon

Handcrafted in Metepec

Xoloitzcuintle Dog Día de Muertos Scented Candle Christmas Stockings Hand carved woodCharming Xoloitzcuintle Day of the Dead Dog Scented Candle Made in Tlaxcala, Mexico. In Mexican culture, it is believed that Xoloitzcuintles' role was to help souls pass through a deep and mighty river that crosses the land of the dead, helping them get safely to Mictln, the underworld. During Da de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festivities, these dogs can be seen in ofrendas (offerings) to represent that guidance. These beautiful dog candles are