Dia de los Muertos activities (off topic)

Even though the day of the dead was never practiced in my family as I was growing up (my mom never practiced this here nor in mexico city & my father is not mexican), I have decided over the last years to volunteer for various activities for the day.  This year, we were in midterms, so I was not able to help as much as I would have liked.  I was ableto do some behind the scenes work for the university of iowa activities and the des moines art center day of the dead festival. 

It was nice to be able to participate and in turn, my dad’s name was placed on the alter at the des moines art center.  I sent a photo to some friends of mine to have this also placed on the alter.  Even though it was not something he ever practiced I am glad I had the opportunity to put his name and photo there.  I’m hoping to get some pictures soon.