Nov. 2, 2009
Some pictures from our Día de los Muertos celebration...
Posted in Cultural notes
 It is customary on Day of the Dead to make an "ofrenda" or offering for the spirits of departed loved ones. While this has roots in the belief that the spirits actually visit the ofrenda, most people today consider it a way to celebrate and remember departed loved ones. A typical ofrenda will contain candles, marigolds, bread, tequila, a pitcher of water, candy, sugar skulls, fruit, items that belonged to the departed ones, and photos of them. My family doesn't really celebrate Day of the Dead, but I set this up as a lesson for my kids, and for other homeschoolers who visited us that day. It turned out be be a lovely way to set aside a day to remember and celebrate family members who I miss!
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Nov. 2, 2009 - Buen Trabajo!
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Posted by Adriana