The Mexican celebration of El día de los muertos honors loved ones who have died, not with black shrouds and mourning, but with a colorful celebration featuring bright orange marigolds, colorful paper cut-outs and sugar skulls that are meant to be eaten. Death brings painful loss, but when we accept it as a natural part of the cycle of life then it becomes easier to invite the ghosts and skeletons who surround us to the party.
Whose memory will you celebrate and welcome today?
Since today I am in Mexico, I am celebrating the holiday with photos and colorful banners and flowers all my relatives who passed.
Whose memory will you celebrate and welcome today?…
past loves, passed family members … but I cannot “celebrate” all memories – some are too painful, or the loss is felt too deeply.
Blessings!
Dwayne
Jim and Luz Maria , my parents, Haven my nephew who died too young and also a friend named Pat. I like the idea of colorful things to celebrate life.