Creating altars to honor the spirits of their deceased loved ones is
one of the most sacred traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead. Day of
the Dead altars are set up before Día de los Muertos, and are decorated
with ofrenda, offerings for the dead, such as:
- candles
- fresh
flowers or flowers petals (usually marigolds)
- photographs
of the deceased, along with other memorabilia
- the
favorite foods and drinks of the deceased (lovingly-prepared)
- incense
- water
- sugar
skulls
- pan de muerto (bread of the dead)
- statues
of saints
Day of
the Dead altars are typically created inside people's homes, but here at
Milagro, we also build altars in our community space, El Zócalo, for our guests
to experience and enjoy. This year, local artist Pepe Moscoso of
FusionArte will be curating altars throughout October, for viewing during ¡Viva Milagro! — a
time to gather with companions new and old, to celebrate the holidays and the
start of a wonderful season at Milagro, to honor our beloved dead (and living)
with beautiful candlelit altars and stirring calaveras.
Please
join us on Tuesday, October 29, to celebrate Día de los Muertos at
¡Viva Milagro! Tickets are only $75 and must be purchased in advance. Seating
is limited and the deadline to RSVP is Oct. 24. Purchase yourtickets with a credit card online or by calling
503-236-7253; if you wish to pay with cash or check, stop by our offices
weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. If you are unable to attend but wish to contribute to
Milagro, please make a
tax-deductible donation online. Please contact Sarah
Kohler, our development assistant, at sarah@milagro.org with
any questions!
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