Day of the Dead

Dead Druid Doug - 11-1-10

Dia de los Muertos is a mexican holiday which I admire in which we celebrate the lives of those we have lost. Day of the Dead is one of my favorite holidays because it gives a chance to remember those who have come before us, to celebrate what they brought  into the world, and to enjoy their memories, but I am usually able to be more positive about it than on some other days on which we remember the dead.

DotD Profile Picture - 11-2-13

It always does my heart good to erect an altar or even just to visit one. we stopped into the avondale festivities and I made myself a mask.

Here is some of my day of the dead art, including a self portrait from a few years back.  Do you participate? How so? What are your favorite memories of Day of the Dead? Please feel free to share your own art or photos in the comments section.

Father Bane O'Humanity - 11-1-11

Remember - 11-2-13

completed mask 11-2-13

At Avondale Day of the Dead - 11-2-13