by mannagraphics | Sep 9, 2021 | Blog
Vibrant, colorful art; grinning faces; happy hopes of life continuing after death; and a most down-to-earth feast and drinking party: who could ask for more in a holiday? Who could resist a different kind of invitation the skulls seemed to...
by mannagraphics | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog
Later, Catholic missionaries used small statues to depict their religious stories and celebrations. Beautifully carved or modeled from fine clays, these icons helped convey Bible stories’ meaning to the native...
by mannagraphics | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
This symbolic use of decorative skulls got its start more than a thousand years ago, in the rituals and beliefs of Aztec and other native...
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...
