Day of the Dead GUIDE
For a decade or more I have been intrigued by the Mexican celebration of Day of the Dead. Rather than put my own spin on it, let me go straight to the definition from DayoftheDead.com…
“the Day of the Dead in Mexico is not a mournful commemoration but a happy and colorful celebration where death takes a lively, friendly expression. Indigenous people believed that souls did not die, that they continued living in Mictlan, a special place to rest. In this place, the spirits rest until the day they could return to their homes to visit their relatives.”
Day of the Dead Candles
from the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
‘Plaza Fiesta’ ~ Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
from Los Muertos Fine Artworks
I find it really interesting that skulls are so popular these days. Wherever you look ~ in jewelry, clothing, home design ~ skulls are like the little black dress. You gotta’ have at least one cause you never know when you might need to add a little gothic twist to your STYLE.
Day of the Dead Pendant
from Richard Schmidt Jewelry Design
{Richard & his wife Janet are brilliant, generous and so kind… check out his entire website!! you’ll LOVE it…}
Skull Candle Cover
from the Sunshine Shed
{FANTASTIC Halloween decorations for outdoors ~ or indoors}
Flashy Dresser Day of the Dead Figurine
<< from La Fuente Imports
I’ve collected a BIG list of skull~
inspired merch in this Day of the Dead GUIDE. I’m not sure that all of the artists were contemplating the Mexican celebration when they were working on their designs; nonetheless it works with our GUIDE and I felt obliged to include each one in the mix.
Carnivale Scare Greeting Card
from Love Dog Card Company on Etsy
Skeletons
from Dolan Geiman
Sooo, what’s your take?? How do you feel about Halloween?? What about the trend for skulls?? I have people walk into the STORE that love the skulls that we have, others that balk at them… what do you think??
On a very personal note let me say here that I’m not a fan of Halloween. Two years ago, on Halloween Day, my daddy lost his battle with colon cancer. It was weird that he passed on Halloween Day and even more strange to now be encouraged by society to “celebrate” the day. Our three little boys are so intrigued by the ghosts and goblins they are certain they will meet this Saturday night when they go trick or treating. I can’t squash their enthusiasm so off I will go with my rock star, spider man & cowboy, looking for peace… and chocolate.
All of this though, is why I am even more drawn to the Day of the Dead celebration… I am all about celebrating my awesome Daddy and all he was to so many people!!
thanks for letting me share a little bit of me here… hope you have a great weekend!!! xo,fancy
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October 29th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I think I’ve told you that Jenn collects Day of the Dead and that her cake topper was a DOTD bride and groom. I found a bracelet for her at an estate sale that was all these tiny skulls. When she first opened it, she thought it was teeth.
I understand your feelings about Halloween. I lost my daddy at Thanksgiving 20 years ago and it still makes me sad. C.D. lost his mother 10 years ago on Thanksgiving as well. Needless to say, we have a lot to be thankful for this year, but it still doesn’t take away the bittersweet memories. I say celebrate your dad on Day of the Dead…knowing you I’m sure he would love it.
Debbie