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I Go Out Walkin, After Midnight... (ACEO Reproduction Print) ACEO Bounty

I Go Out Walkin, After Midnight... (ACEO Reproduction Print) ACEO Bounty

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About Dia de los Muertos:
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration which occurs from late October early November.Dia de los Muertos = The Day of the Dead. This is a very special celebration that I learned about when I lived in Tucson,Arizona. It is my favorite festivity.

This is a celebration of the dead. In Late October through early November an altar is erected, adorned with the following very colorful special items: skeleton (calavera) skulls made of sugar and decorated beautifully with colorful icing and/or beads (whatever you would like to use),marigolds as the dead's favorite flower,water for the dead to drink,pictures of the dead ones,special bread or "pan" and pastries are made for the living and the dead to share.It is a wonderful expression of love and celebration of the dead one's life and appreciation/respect from the living.

On the first night,the celebration starts with a procession in the streets and winds up in a church or gathering place for the festivities. I was told the procession is to awaken the loved ones to celebrate with the living and gathers along the way,those who wish to participate.If you have never participated in this absolutely wonderful festival,I encourage you to do so.It is colorful and personal yet shared with all those who have lost someone close and/or meaningful to them. It is a time of reflection on the lives of people you have lost and the celebration of the life they lived.

This is an ACEO. An ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions, Originals and measure a standard 2.5inches x 3.5inches. ACEO's can be framed, given as gifts, traded like baseball cards. Whatever you decide to do with them, they're fun to collect.

Each ACEO housed in a protective sleeve and place in a special envelope constructed with handmade paper. All will be mailed to you in an envelope ensuring its safe arrival.

Image ©2008 Brett Ward
Have fun!

Added on Nov 11, 2009