Father Sorensen will talk about the history, traditions, and practices of Día de los Muertos and the holiday’s differences from Halloween celebrations. It’s Sunday. If we lived in Mexico, there would be a national holiday. Catrinas are common decorations during the Day of the Dead, so those that Colosimo brought back were displayed past year at the school.
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Re “Dia de los Muertos”, (Page 1B, October 25): The Dia de los Muertos celebrations are very familiar to me.
Papel picado is a decorative craft made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. The altars are filled with photos, candles and items that held significance for deceased friends and families.
We believe on that night the veil between the two worlds is thin and our loved ones can pass between the two if they desire. Dia de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a continuum with birth, childhood, and growing up to become a contributing member of the community.
Here in Milwaukee there are several exhibitions of ofrendas, or altars, used for Day of the Dead celebrations. An arch made of marigolds is often erected over top of the altar.
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The decorated altars will be on display from noon to 6 p.m. daily until October 31st at 16 N 3rd Street in Yakima.
