For generations, the Chontal indigenous people of Nacajuca, in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco, make traditional bait candles symbolizing the light of the return of the dead faithful on the Day of the Dead in Mexico, November 1-2. Effective candles in rituals People who use them must have extensive knowledge of their handling 26 Pieces, Handmade Measurements: 18 cm or 17 cm high (due to its handmade, there may vary very little in size) Bait candles, a tradition that guides the spirits in Mexico's Day of the Dead. ... According to tradition, candles guide souls on altars mounted in Mexican homes. Announcement. As a peculiarity, they do not generate practically smoke and have a spiked shape. Light and candles are symbols of tranquility, peace and protection. Rituals with candles show the way to the subconscious and stimulate it. Therefore, candles are an effective aid to relax, promote meditation and allow us to come into contact with our inner light. For generations, the Chontal indigenous people of Nacajuca, in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco, make traditional bait candles symbolizing the light of the return of the dead faithful on the Day of the Dead in Mexico, November 1-2.