Some vintage paintings depicting All Souls Day, a Christian holiday to remember friends and loved ones who have gone to heaven. The Dio de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1-2 in Mexico-- both a joyous and somber holiday with entire families turning out at the cemeteries.
We've never been lucky enough to spend this day in Mexico, but
American communities with large Mexican populations have
similar celebrations. Even little Twisp held an event last week.
Way back on November 2, 2004, we were at the end of a nice California vacation and spent the night before our flight home at a hotel in San
Diego's Old Town. I remember the candles when walking out to our favorite Mexican Restaurant. Southern California nights. Sigh. How poignant and beautiful in the calm, slightly chilly night air.
Drenching rain in Seattle this morning. Getting a running start on the wettest month of the year.
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