It is certainly not a sacred day, and I think those are the big differences between the two." Halloween, you don't want those ghosts around. "And it's a sacred day in which a lot of people pray. It's a day in which we welcome back the memory and the souls of those people who are still - are still - an important part of our family, even though they many not be physically present," Cesareo Moreno, chief curator at Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art, told the Tribune in 2015 (read the story here). Unlike Halloween, Day of the Dead is not meant to be a sad or frightening holiday, but an uplifting time to remember loved ones who have died. These are representations of a popular celebration in Mexico and other parts of Latin America called Day of the Dead. Look closely and you'll see them paired with colorful flowers, dressed as bride and groom, or made from sugar with intricate designs. Skulls and skeletons are popping up in stores around Chicago, but they're not your typical Halloween fare. Take a moment to pay your respects.IN ENGLISH EN ESPAÑOL Anatomy of a Day of the Dead altar Turn down the lights, light your candles, and channel all of the magia that only a lit altar can bring.
My aim is to always make an offering that is food based, one that is drink based, and one that is funny and would make them laugh.ġ0.
I put out tequila, candy, favorite albums, lipsticks, dog treats and old favorite toys, photos of places they loved to visit, favorite books - really there is no limit to what you can put out as an offering. Now for the fun part - ofrendas! Think of all the things your loved ones would have enjoyed and have a sense of humor about it, they will appreciate it.If available to you, put flowers (yellow marigolds are customary), pan de muertos, sugar skulls and catrinas to fill the rest of the altar.And this year, in addition to several personal losses, I will also be honoring all the people we have lost in this pandemic. I have a whole section dedicated to my dog that passed a couple of years ago with his favorite treats and his leash. I always put a picture of Selena, Frida Kahlo, and postcards I have of the Twin Towers prior to 9/11. Add the photos of your departed loved ones all over the altar - including pets, strangers or icons that you want to honor too.The more you have, the more magical it is, but make sure to blow every single one out! Spread a variety of candles and votives out - I usually have 50-75.Set your largest pieces out first to establish the anchors of the altar - for me those are my Tree of Life candelabras, Virgen de Guadalupe, big skulls, and larger bowls (for offerings).Cover your base with a tablecloth, piece of fabric or a flag.I usually pick a table, and then use smaller boxes to create different levels below the table. Decide whether you will have one level or multiple levels.(Please be careful, I've almost started several fires at home, so do not leave anything unattended when the candles are lit!) Find a great spot in your house (low traffic but high visibility) where you can light candles.First off, there are no rules - it is really about finding offerings and recuerditos that would make your loved ones happy.I believe anyone can have a great altar - it is magic! Building the altar takes time and thought and gives me a moment to pause and really reflect on those I have lost, what they loved before they crossed over, my memories of them, and the legacy they leave behind. With the madness of 2020 in particular, this year will be very solemn but this altar will be even more important in our house. It has become an obsession of mine for many reasons, but the main one is this: it gives me the opportunity to properly honor my deceased loved ones.
When I started putting up my own altar, it was the size of a shoe box, but it gets bigger every year. At Reina Rebelde, we are really into Día de los Muertos! It’s a tradition that we always celebrated growing up - my mother LOVED collecting things in Mexico, skulls, catrinas and funny things to celebrate our departed almas queridas.
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