Earlier this month Sweetheart's class has been building ofrendas for their Day of the Dead project.
This project has been finished and was on display at the Hispanic Cultural Center for public art viewing.
Sweetheart made one of the alters on display, commemorating her Great Grandfather, Richard Persinger.
--Click here for a quick reference to my previous blog about the Dia de los Muertos tradition--
She made a traditional Mexican (alter) ofrenda in memory of her Grandpa-Great.
On Dia de los Muertos it is believed that spirits are welcomed back into the realm of the living world for one night a year to enjoy memories, food and fun.
The ofrendas was filled with all of the items she believed her Grandpa-Great would have like when he visits.
--Fine Red Wine (actually sparkling grape juice)--
-- New York style Pizza--
(He once told Sweetheart that it was years since he had pizza and he'd love a slice)
--Real chocolate pudding with a side of whole milk--
--Fingertip glass--
--Wall Street Journal--
--Wagon--
--Pictures of family and friends--
-- A string of clear non blinking Christmas lights--
And many origami cranes and marigolds for delight
She misses her Grandpa-Great very much.
She says she can imagine sitting and listening to all his great stories and adventures he had in his lifetime.
This was a nice opportunity for reflection for all my children and I.
Read more and see more about our Grandpa-Great
"We miss you and we LOVE you Grandpa-Great"
♥♥♥♥♥
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