“Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.”

—-George Elliot, English Author

Though rituals existed during pre-Columbian times to honor and remember the dead, according to contemporary Mexican traditions, every year the doors to the “afterlife” open at midnight on October 31st. The souls of the children arrive first to visit their families, and then on November 2nd, the souls of adult family and friends come to call. Beautiful ofrendas/altars are constructed in homes, cemeteries, and public spaces to welcome them. This is a time of celebration.

Please join us for an afternoon of crafts, music, magic tricks, and “antojitos” on the Pacific Unitarian Church's “Plaza” and help us weave and create our Ofrenda for Día de los Muertos. Bring the names of your beloved dead that you wish to remember.

Our theme for the ofrenda will celebrate Spiders. Across many cultures, Spiders represent creation, transformation, patience, and persistence. The stories of our lives are woven from the threads of all who came before us and connect to all who will come after.

For questions about this event, contact Sylvia Velásquez Lawrence, Director. (424) 241-0308 or info@pacificsagepreschool.org