| DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD) CELEBRATION
A two-day holiday, most associated with Mexican communities, Dia de los Muertos is a time to reunite the living and the dead. Families and communities create "ofrendas" (altar) to honor those that have passed and to encourage their return at this time of year. Far from a dark and somber occasion, it is a celebration filled with good food, laughter, memories and fun.
On November 2 (Saturday), the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Cavendish Library, 573 Main St. Proctorsville. From 3:30-5:30 there will be a workshop to create items for the community ofrenda including: papel picado (paper cuts); paper flowers; tin ornaments; mask making; vase/candle holders; "sugar skulls" and more. A pot luck supper will take place immediately following the workshops from 5:30-7 pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations welcomed and appreciated. For more information email margocaulfield@icloud.com or call 802-226-7807. |
