by We are officially in my favorite season of the year. The gradual change of the color of the leaves is a process that fills my soul with reverence for life. This is also the season where many families in Latin America and in the world celebrate Day of the Dead, an occasion when people remember […]
Different Ways To Remember Our Loved Ones
by Welcome to the time of year when people from around the world remember their ancestors, honor their forbears, and express admiration for loved ones who have passed on. From our indigenous ancestors, we have Samhain (SAH-win) and Day of the Dead. From Christianity, we have All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. And while […]
Components of a Day of the Dead Altar
by When we talk about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) we also need to learn about the Components of a Day of the Dead Altar. Día de Muertos (or commonly known in the US as Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, and other […]
How To Set Up A Family Altar for Day of the Dead
by RELATED POST: Calavera Puppets for Day of the Dead Every year, around the beginning of the fall, our family has the tradition of decorating, crafting and getting ready for the celebration of Day of the Dead! This is so important because for us, it is really difficult to travel back to our countries of origin, […]
Day of the Dead Around the World
by When you think of Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, you often think of the Mexican holiday. But did you know that people celebrate Day of the Dead around the world, and that not all are celebrated during the same month? Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in […]