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Ok, now, who is La Catrina? Even my husband, who was more into the culture until the age of 12 in El Paso, doesn't know either. Emilie Garcia Port Orchard, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: Natalie Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2005 4:38 AM To: ranchos@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ranchos] Dia de los Muertos I don't remember "celebrating" this holiday as a youngster (in the
40's & 50's), either. And it is only in the last 10-15 yrs that I
have been exposed to this custom.
In the past two years the Smithsonian has had public programs for
DDLM, (one day affairs) with music (strolling mariachi), dance,
displays, and crafts.
The Mexican Cultural Institute (Washington, DC), in the building that
formerly housed the Embassy of Mexico, have hosted a DDLM exhibit the
past 3 yrs - with a magnificent altar in their blue & white tiled sun
room, reception, and music. Last year there was even a woman dressed
as La Catrina.
About 6 or 7 yrs ago I began putting up an altar in my yard (then
moved it to the porch). I would put it up a day or two before
Halloween - so trick or treaters would get an education when they
came for their treats. I deviated from the standard of remembering
and honor family members by remembering friends and family who had
died in the previous 12 months - I would just post a list. I got a
lot of ideas online on how to set it up. It has evolved over the
years. Now my two oldest grand-children (ages 5 & 3) look forward to
helping me set up the altar. As they grow older maybe they will have
an understanding of honoring the antepasados.
Thanks to all for sharing the cemetery memories - very informative.
Happy Fourth! * * * (fireworks!)
Natalie
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