Dia de los Muertos

Sometimes someone else has done such a masterful job there is nothing left to say. Check out this website. Wonderful photos and instructions for building an altar including the four elements of earth, water, wind and fire.

http://www.dayofthedead.com for English speakers

http://www.diademuertos.com for Spanish speakers

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

I honor my four grandparents, Archelaus & Grace, W.G. & Clara Belle; my parents, Clarence & Winifred; my sister, Frances; my Aunt Clara; my uncles Phil and Ernie; and my friend, Keppy.

I also honor the spirits of pets: Ragz, Taffy, Babe, Little Kitty, Squeaker Louise and Rocky Gee.