Dia de Los Muertos-Day of the dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated around Halloween time. This time between October 30th and November 2nd is a time to honor past loved ones. If you put a photo of your loved one on a mantle kind of space(ofrenda) the belief is they can come visit you from the other side that day!
We have adopted this tradition of ofrendas at our house. Basically, you create a space that honors your dead loved ones. In this space, you include photos, food, and other trinkets that your ancestors enjoyed or things that remind you of them.
My kids have fully embrace this celebration. Each insist on doing their own space even if they contain the same people and pets.
We also watch the movie Coco, which creatively tells a wonderful story of family, tradition and Dia De Los Muertos!
We honored Reub’s parents, Perry and LaVaun, my mom Sue, my grandma and grandpa Rita and Cy, and our last dog Reno.
Who would be on your ofrenda?
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