I missed Tulsa’s Day of the Dead celebration at Living Arts Tulsa this year but luckily for me Living Arts keeps the Altars or Ofrendas on display almost up through Thanksgiving.
The Day of the Dead, known in Mexico as Día de los Muertos. Is on November first and second every year and is the days where deceased family members make their way home to spend with the living. The altars or Ofrandas are how the dead make their way home.
The ofrendas follow a general pattern. Photographs, foods, flowers, religious items, all play a role. Check this link out for more information.
The ofrendas at Living Arts are beautiful and they have meaning. They honor actual people who died and are put together by friends and family members.
It’s not just long lived grandfathers and grandmothers who have ofrendas. Many of the honored deceased were heartbreakingly young.
I find the Day of the Dead very comforting. I love the idea of honoring deceased family members.
I am linking with Our World Tuesday
As Pagan we celebrated what we call Sowhain it comes from Ireland.
Coffee is on
Yes, I find it comforting as well. I’d think from the beer and Deere we’d have a celebration like that around here. Funny coincidence I was just telling my cousin what I’d like at my wake (we’re Irish). I specified shots of Jameson, cold bottles of Leinies, cheese curds and a never ending Fish Fry. Pub crawl music and disco, yup, KC and the Sunshine Band.
Great post _()_ Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating celebration. Your colorful photos paint a vivid picture of the Day of the Dead rituals.
I love this festival! Cool shots.
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate and accept this part of life … and I envy the ability to do so.
I love this traditional holiday. It’s humbling, heartwarming. And to know they celebrate the lives of family in such a way should be followed by other cultures in my opinion.
I’ve heard of day of the dead, it’s not really done here though
A wonderful way to remember the departed and also the life they lived. Nice pics!