What began as part of genealogical research has become an appreciation
for the art that is an aged tombstone and the quiet beauty of a cemetery.
Showing posts with label El Dia de los Muertos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label El Dia de los Muertos. Show all posts
Friday, November 2, 2012
November 2 - Day of the Dead
This is the final installment and last of the posts dedicated to the celebration of El Dia de los Muertos in San Antonio's Mission Park South Cemetery.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
November 1 - The Day of the Innocents
Celebrations of El Día de los Muertos generally consider November 1st as Día de los Inocentes (Day of the Innocents) or Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels).
Toys are brought for dead children (los angelitos or the little angels), or other ofrendas (offerings) such as the deceased's favorite candies on the grave.
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