Day of the Dead celebrations are based in the belief that the souls of the ones gone can come back to this world on these days.
Altar viewing & participation begins October 26th, 2019 Time: All Day - DRIVEWAY AREA - Taco Jane’s Restaurant
Beginning Friday October 26th, Stop by in front of Taco Jane’s & view or participate in our community’s traditional Dia de Los Muertosa altar.
Celebration Day Friday, November 1, 2019 Traditional Aztec dancers presented by Taco Janes & crafts to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos to a procession down the avenue and to the community altar.
ALTER VIEWING/PARTICIPATION:
More about the Altar: Day of the Dead altars are set with different elements. Altars make the souls (animas) feel welcomed and show them they have not been forgotten. Most altars would include some or all of these elements:
• MARIGOLDS: Represent the fugacity of life. • SKULLS: Represent the vitality of life and individual personality. • CANDLES: Fire is to welcome the spirit and make it easier and guidance. • INCENSE: Elevate prayers to God. • SALT: A small plate with salt is set in the altar as a purifier element. • WATER: A glass of water is set in the altar to calm the souls' thirst after their long journey. • FRUIT: To delight the soul. • SNACKS/FOOD: Help nourish the dead with their favorite foods they enjoyed. Skull & rose ~ signify life and death. • PETALE: A woven carpet from palms in front of the alter to acknowledge or pray.
