Tricky, tricky, Halloween the children chanted in a chorus,
like Christmas carolers in front of each house and dressed in costumes. Then
you went out and gave them candy. This is the Baja Halloween we had last night.
Today and tomorrow is the celebration of El dia de los muertos or Days of the
Dead. On these days you celebrate and invite the spirits of your deceased relatives.
November 1 is for the adults and November 2 is for the children. The ghosts and
skeletons aren’t the ones of Halloween all evil or scary, they are your loved
ones to be invited back to share the day with a colorful celebration featuring
bright orange marigolds, colorful paper cut-outs and sugar skulls and pastries that
are meant to be eaten. You place on a
table on the favorite treats of the deceased and photos of them, making the
table colorful and inviting.
Tomorrow, Nov. 2, I
am going to an artist event at a local women’s home and we are going to learn
all about the celebration and how to make the paper cut outs. I am pleased that
I found out about it and can join the group.
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