Day of the dead is drawing near!!
Those of you unfamiliar with this wonderful tradition, here is a brief description.
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican
holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other
cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to
pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is
particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it is a national holiday, and
all banks are closed. The celebration takes place on November 1, in
connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls Day (November 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds,
and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting
graves with these as gifts. They also leave possessions of the deceased.
Come celebrate this amazing tradition!
These are three Day of the Dead items in my shop.
And stay tuned...more to come!
Interesting to learn about the traditions of others and the way they are celebrated. Your jewellery definitely reflects it :)
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