Mr.Duck on 3/11/2011 at 06:04
As the title implies, I got busy and forgot to post my traditional annual DotD thread. Well, you know what they say, better late than never. :D
And in Death's case....it can be as late as it wants, oh yes!
Day of the Dead, in short, is a celebration of remembrance of those that have passed beyond the veil. To remember them fondly as well as honoring them by making offerings, usually by an altar, or leaving offerings like gifts/foods and whatnot at the loved one's grave site. This is a very summarized version of what DotD is about, but I think we all get the picture. So, now....on with some lovely DotD themed pics!
First, we begin with some tasty sugar skulls for your enjoyment (just watch the calories, oy!)
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http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/pics/01index/skullcascade-med.jpgThen, we shall cut out and eat a slice of Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) and wash it down with whichever beverage you feel like (I'd recommend some hot cocoa seeing how the temperature is beginning to, finally, lower itself)
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/2991719670_20747eefc3.jpgDon't forget to say 'hi' to La Catrina.
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http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/321/b/b/La_Catrina_by_la_catrina.jpgAnd the Lady of the hour herself, plz.
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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/9/14157245_3810000389.jpgObviously, we must build an altar for those we wish to remember and honor on this day. Here's an example of one.
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http://www.egiptoantiguo.org/foro/attc_foro/altar_de_muertos_408.jpgFinally, let us all go to the cemetery to have a night with the dearly departed.
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http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/2929041.jpgAnd last, but not least, here's Manny , who is more noir and gringo than real Mexican DotD, but, shit, he's too cool and suave to not be included. So, a toast to Manuel Calavera!
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http://kprojekt.net/wp-content/uploads/manny.jpgHappy Day of the Dead, folks. Enjoy the living, but remember and cherish those that are no longer with us.
Cheers! :)
Aerothorn on 3/11/2011 at 06:09
Definitely my favorite holiday, and I wish I was somewhere that actually celebrated it.
PotatoGuy on 3/11/2011 at 07:12
Wow, that bread looks delicious. I want to go to Mexico now.
Happy Dia de los Muertos, Ducksters. :D
Nicker on 3/11/2011 at 09:06
Mannie Happy Returns.
I'll have a sugar skull with not too much icing on it please.
demagogue on 3/11/2011 at 15:47
Long live Day of the Dead...
I've found that dead people I've known visit me in my dreams. I've seen them with my own imagination! :o
Sometimes it makes me laugh. Sometimes it makes me cry.
BrokenArts on 3/11/2011 at 16:04
Happy DoTD to you Ducky. :) Man that bread looks like a pile of lava, and its glowing. I'll eat it regardless. The cemetery shot is so cool, I'd love to do that.
Matthew on 3/11/2011 at 17:27
Happy Day of the Dead!
Tocky on 4/11/2011 at 03:46
Felice dia de los Muertos Ducky! This is the greatest way to fight death there is. It reminds me of the New Orleans jazz band funeral processions. Do folks give speeches about the departed and pour out a 40? Anyway it is way cool and I'ld love to see it sometime but isn't it kind of an intrusion for those with departed to have rude gringos about?
The Alchemist on 5/11/2011 at 00:31
SCUMBAG MEXICAN.
MAKES POST ABOUT DDLM.
IS REPLIED TO IN NATIVE TONGUE BY FELLOW HISPANIC FRIEND.
DOES NOT REPLY.
:mad:
