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Taking place on November 1st and November 2nd every year, the Day of the Dead is a special time of year when, according to some cultures, loved ones emerge from the afterlife to visit and reunite with their families on Earth.Día de los Muertos is a joyous occasion when families honor their loved ones by preparing an ofrenda, or altar, for their past beloved family members. Ofrendas are often decorated with flowers and photos & mementos of family members who have passed.
The Day of the Dead has roots in indigenous Aztec culture and goes back as far as 3,000 years ago. Traditions like the ofrenda originated from the Aztec practices of honoring the dead by placing offerings at tree stumps. Some Day of the Dead traditions came from medieval Spain. The Spanish would honor the dead by visiting their graves with gifts such as wine, flowers and pan de ánimas (spirit bread). They would also light candles to light the way for their dead loved one's souls to find their way back to Earth.
While it is a holiday focused on those who have passed away, Día de Muertos is a joyful occasion. This comes from the ancient Mesoamericans, who believed that death was part of the journey of life. It's a true celebration of life, marked by costumes and makeup, festive foods, parades, humor and decorative tributes to the dead.
At our gathering at Native Spirit, we will have an "ofrenda" set up. You are invited to being photos and mementos of your loved one, as well as their favorite flowers.
We will have a remembrance ceremony, where you can share special memories and humorous anecdotes about your loved one.
We will end with a potluck of our loved ones favorite foods, so please bring a dish or dishes to share of whatever your loved one enjoyed the most.
Plates, cups, utensils & napkins will be provided. Please bring whatever serving platter or utensil is needed for your dish.
We are so looking forward to sharing the special time with you! And honoring all of our dear loved ones who have departed, but still live on in our hearts 💞
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1240 Thomasville Road, #102, Tallahassee, FL, United States
