Joseph Kiely

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8 months ago

"Day of the deadIn my childhood I lived in a house right in downtown, during these days it was always full of colors and tradition, a total rejoicing.We'd start shopping well in advance, Mamasarita used to take all her grandsons and granddaughters to get "los muertitos" little clay skulls and decorations for our Altar.It was all made from scratch at home, mole, nicuatole (a kind of jello made with corn), calabaza (pumpkin), tejocotes en miel (tiny apples in sweet)..... The big patio was full of burners and "apasles" (traditional big clay pots). Many hands were required and the whole family would participate.Those were very fun days, specially on the 31st. when Mimi would bring out her histrionic qualities and big imagination to make us tremble and fly away scared by her stories, her custome and scary piano notes by the candles light. I was never able to hear the end of any story because I'd be crying hiding in my mom's arms.Everything was ready for the 1st. (Nov. 1st) all the family and friends would come to eat, that was the best day to enjoy the exquisite mole and unbeatable sweets. The assistants would participate in a "calaverita" (short verses referred to dead, often comical) contest, the best one would win a casserole of mole.The 2nd was dedicated to a visit to the cemetery to offer a pray and leave flowers on each of our departed loved ones graves and after that eat as much as possible of what was offered by the street vendors outside the cemetery. The last time I went to get "mis muertitos" with Mamasarita was in 2016, I was pregnant and had a feeling that that was the last time this beautiful old lady would accompany me in this activity, I widely opened my eyes trying to save in my memory those moments walking through Benito Juarez market... Oh how I miss you! But I know you are rejoicing in a better place. Here you left a great legacy and it is our turn to keep our beautiful traditions, most of all with our faith and love to God.Everything has changed now, we can't even go out or get together, but at least in my home I will do my best to prepare all the dishes and to make sure we teach our daughters what a blessing and fortune it is to have been born in this land and in this family.Happy Day of the dead!!!!!!"From my friend Mariló Avendaño Rivera 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

💛💜 Special thank you! To Jazmin Sasky for this beautiful video which captures the essence of this tradition. 💛💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

Entre cempasúchil y cresta de gallo. Entre aromas y sabores. La ofrenda está lista, los esperamos para celebrar la vida, para honrar su memoria Amados Difuntos Between cempasúchil and cresta de gallo. Between scents, flavors and lights. The Offering is ready, to celebrate life, to honor your memory Departed Loved Ones Gracias a nuestros huéspedes por su participación y devoción al poner el Altar!Thanks to our guests for your participation and devotion in setting the Altar. Looks Beautiful! 😀❤ ... See MoreSee Less

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10 months ago

Oaxaca is good all year round 😉apple.news/ATQP1uFYITUyklpGqEZoLKw ... See MoreSee Less

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Here are the best times to go to Mexico for idyllic weather, wildlife sightings, major festivals, and more.

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10 months ago

Today at Al Sol, some of our guests, celebrated the Indian festival, led by Kimsuka 🙂 Happy Ganesh Chaturti India!The custom is to make Ganesh Gods out of clay, then people pray and take it to the river to immerse him in it, going back to the mud, representing the cycle of life.We enjoy diversity and learning from different cultures ❤ Thank you for sharing Kim! ... See MoreSee Less

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10 months ago

Viva México! Saludos a todos nuestros amigos, a quienes no hemos saludado en algún tiempo / Regards to our friends, it's been a while www.facebook.com/1935891046657594/posts/3018862021693819/ ... See MoreSee Less

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