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Offering Of the Spirits
I learned today as I saw families, The spirits are greeted with offerings of special foods such as tamales and things that they enjoyed when they were alive.These are laid out on an altar in the family house -
Day of The Dead Festival
I saw great live entertainment, food and Mercado where I got to browse arts, crafts and jewelry. -
Phoenix Festival
Today I saw many masked performers greeting everyone with music, dance and theater. -
Story telling
a Mexican contemporary social artist and scholar of ancient Mesoamerican cultures, was telling me all about the history, beauty and symbolism behind the Dia de los Muertos traditions. -
Mourning The Dead
I learned the deceased picture serves to help the soul’ departure from purgatory, if it resides there.
candles symbolize mourning, especially if they are purple in color or if the candleholders has any purple coloring.
a small ash cross is used if the soul is in purgatory, thereby helping it to leave this place and continue its journey leading to the Creator. -
Skeleton lady
Today I saw many people dressing up as Catrina or "Skeleton Lady" She's been a fixture at Day of the Dead fiestas for a century. -
Power of Flowers
Today I learned all about flowers and how they represent the dead. Its believed that the scent of the flower will make the returning souls feel welcomed and happy. Some flowers are nube, cempasuchil and gladiolas. -
History of the day of the dead
I learned today that the day of the dead now starts on Nov 2nd of each year, although the observance begins Oct 31st or Nov 1st.
