This post is a lil late, but I didn't wanna let this holiday slip by without sharing a few thoughts, especially since this is our first year in Mexico celebrating Dia de Los Muertos.
Being a Mexican-American living in Mexico and learning/practicing these traditions for the first time feels so special and so raw. I feel like I want to get it right, but at the same time I am very aware of how the tradition is also becoming a thing people are doing for show. So with this being our first Dia de Los Muertos and the first time we set up an ofrenda I tried to be mindful of my desire to create this out of love and respect for our loved ones who are no longer with us, and not solely focus on how it looks, and will it make a good picture/post. I think I accomplished that, and look forward to creating better ofrendas in the future to celebrate our love and respect for those that have gone on. - Nolan
I feel honored getting to participate; this is my new favorite holiday. I think of/remember those on my ofrenda often, but to have these few days to specifically focus on them and invite them into my home...it feels right. I feel like I am respectful of the cultural and historical aspects of this holiday without co-opting it into something its not. I have seen a couple of movies about this holiday and my favorite (by far) is Coco. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Until next year... - Bridget
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