Day of the Dead

Last Thursday and Friday are the traditional celebrating days of "Day of the Dead" or "Dia de los Muertos". A tradional holiday celebrated by many communities and cultures in Mexico, Central and South America. It is a day of honoring people that have died. It is a respectful and cheerful holiday and one that my family has begun to embrace. Debbie talked with Kyle and Ryan about this holiday a few weeks back as part of their homeschooling. Smart Kyle (6 years old) put together this information with the sad memory of his preschool friend dying last year. He wanted to celebrate the holiday in memory of Dylan.

I sent Oasis away with Papel Picados and sugar skulls for the boys to decorate and enjoy. I assume Debbie is taking lots of pictures and will upload them for our viewing pleasure when they arrive in Cabo San Lucas. In the meantime, you will have to be tortured with pictures of my papel picados and children decorating sugar skulls.

Here are some helpful links if you are interested in learning more about this holiday. http://www.dayofthedead.com/ and http://www.deayofthedeadblog.com/