The Magickal Pen

Dia de los Muertos
November 1 – November 2.2017

Today’s post is about a very special celebration of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos. As a culture, we tend to have a very somber and to some degree separated view of death. OF course there is sadness in the loss of a loved one and grief can be overwhelming; but celebrating as an act of joy and reverence honoring that death is another phase in a continuing cycle of life can heal in a way that truly integrates the life that was lived and the life that is left in legacy that is being lived. And, Dia de los Muertes does that and more….

Linda Stone, co-owner of the restaurant, positions photos on the alter at the Day of the Dead celebration held Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at Casa Borrega. (Dinah Rogers Photo)

…At midnight on Nov. 1, Dia…