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| Originally posted by morgaine7 Hey Bajadogs, our local vampire (next door neighbor kid, age 11) is looking for his bride. He has long black fingernails and sharp white teeth. I tried to photograph him but nothing came out.  Kate |
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Originally posted by Mango
Dia de los Muertos translates literally to "Day of the Dead" Basicly it is the Mexican version of Halloween. It celebrates the lives of dead friends and families. The first night, tonight the 31st... the spirits of the children who died, while young and during childbirth are said to return to the earth and roam. Tomorrow night at about midnight the spirits of the adults are set to return. The holiday is typified by offerings to the dead, or an "Ofrenda" as it is called in Mexico. Common offerings are bread (there is a special type just for the holiday), candies (for the children), candied skulls(with the names of the dead printed on them), liquor (for the adults), and things that relate to the particular spirits that are being honored, etc.. In our case, cigarettes for mi novia's father, a sea shell for my grandfather who loved to fish, a toy for the ninos, etc.. It is celebrated much more in the southern mainland than here in Baja; but, it is a very special and important Mexican holiday. Here is a picture of our humble "Offrenda", those included are mi novias father, her grandfather, all my grandparents who have passed, my friend George, and 3 pets we used to have with us. BTW : The front door inexplicably opened by itself this morning.. the first time ever after 11 months living here. So I'm glad I saved some candy for the kids. |