by mannagraphics | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
The second day of celebration, November 2, is the time when souls of departed adults return. In homes and communities that are more heavily influenced by European traditions, this may be observed with quiet family gatherings and especially with time spent caretaking...
by mannagraphics | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog
The celebration’s eve and first day, October 31 – November 1, are when the spirits of departed children return. They are made welcome with “altars” created in the homes with flowers, food, candles, small toys, and other...
by mannagraphics | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog
It was preparations for Dios de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, a holiday that combines the Christian All Souls’ Day with the traditional belief that a family’s loved deceased can return to earth on the day set aside for visiting with...
by mannagraphics | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog
It seemed a strange combination of merriment and...
by mannagraphics | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog
When Richard and Judy visited Mexico during late October, they were struck by signs of coming festivities everywhere: paper and foil decorations and an air of holiday excitement and fun, and shop windows full of … painted...
by mannagraphics | Jun 3, 2021 | Blog
Skulls, realistic or decorative, are procured for a reason and not just by whim; there’s meaning in the choices! A skull tattoo can be lighthearted and fun or complex and arty or mean and threatening or have any one of hundreds of different meanings or many...
