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Day of the Dead: a moment of reflection

I love the days of October and November, after the rains. remember this time every year because it's my favorite: the weather is wonderful, the field has begun to change color and the air is clean and allows us to clearly see the volcanoes.

The weather is perfect, with sunny days and cool nights, no longer feels neither hot nor cold. For those who want to take the sun must be careful, because it burns much as half a day in particular feel the force of sunlight. The sky is deep blue and the clouds have been forgotten. At night the stars shine. I gives an impression of cleanliness and I feel a lot of energy, especially witnessing the dawn: see the sun rising behind the volcanoes is a daily gift. What a beauty! El Popo has a bit of snow is likely to increase over the coming months.

The field has also changed, so much rain yet nutritious green. at this time born of wild flowers, most with yellow and orange, with daisies, marigolds, sunflowers and marigolds. addition, in many nurseries that surround us in Cuernavaca and all the State of Morelos, there are marigolds for sale, known as the flower of death, as well as a host of lovely flowers whose destination is the altar for the Dead or cemetery.

Today is November 2 and the celebrations of this important date are evident throughout the state. mark a moment of celebration, a pause in our hurried lives as a reflection on death and, above all, the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. In many homes have altars adorned with flowers, candles, incense, papel picado, sugar skulls, foods and beverages that are "offered" to the deceased, all in celebration of the Hispanic tradition. In schools and universities in the region are traditional altars set up using a lot of creativity and honoring individuals from across the history of Mexico. competitions motivate young people to create truly spectacular altars. On the other hand, they also celebrate this important milestone in the Jardin Borda, Cuernavaca in the center of their altars and skulls are extraordinary. No doubt there are plenty of art, culture and creative talent in our state.

For children from the festivities began October 31 and many were dressed to the school last Friday in celebration of Halloween. Pumpkins made lanterns and candy are the ingredients that appeal to young people and certainly in the classroom there was much exchange and consumption of sugar. Many also came out at night with her parents to ask for calaverita.

is wonderful how the Day of the Dead celebration helps us to accept the idea death as inevitable part of life. Meanwhile, for those who just lost a friend or relative is a bittersweet time and source of many emotions. difficult times we are living in the state for too many families today and the feelings include anger and indignation as well as sadness and pain.

Finally, the Day of the Dead is a celebration of nature. Everything looks nice, the field for all, even the same streets where the plants grow so tall they block away ... I can not write a column without dropping a call and ask you not to throw garbage on the street seek Do not use plates, cutlery, bags or any plastic object, please. Mexico is a beautiful country and extraordinary is our duty to care. Altars are conspicuous by their nature, and finally to end the celebration, everything can be recycled or go to the compost.

The Day of the Dead is a celebration not only of death but also life. So beware, do not eat too much sugar, do not throw garbage and have respect for your fellow citizens and especially to the environment, or the planet, our home.

article published in the Union of Morelos Tuesday November 2, 2010