DE resident remembers ‘Day of the Dead’

a different tradition that has been around for centuries. 47 abc’s lissette nu?es has more. track 1 el dia de los muertosknown as the day of the dead – is a mix of catholic and indigenous beliefs. which is a celebration that gives a new to outlook on life after death. and this tradition hits home for one delaware resident. leo cabrera, owner of leo’s modern mixture “it was a fun experience it wasn’t like a sad experience, i don’t remember people being sad.” track 2 leo cabrera – the owner of modern mixture in rehoboth beach – tells 47 abc when he was growing up in mexico – the day of the dead was something he always look forward to in school. leo cabrera, owner of leo’s modern mixture “the teachers would always ask usplease bring a sugar skulland my mom would take me to the market and i see stands of different sugar skulls.” they’re just beautiful track 3 but leo tells us the sugar skulls were only one part of this celebration in places like mexico city – they have parades where people dress up in vibrant skeleton costumes. he adds that people also prepare large meals and bring items their deceased family members enjoyed in their life – to the cemetery where they were buried. leo cabrera, owner of leo’s modern mixture the foods the things that that person loved in life.” like beer, tequila, cigarettes track 4 although the majority of the celebrations take place in latin american countries. leo still holds on to bits of this tradition since he moved to the united states – he decorates his restaurant around this time with skull ornaments — leo cabrera, owner of leo’s modern mixture they’re not the real sugar skulls, i wish i had the chance to go to mexico and get thousands of them because i love the way they look and they i can display them track 5 and his hope is that folks on delmarva can continue remembering this tradition. leo cabrera, owner of leo’s modern mixture “i think with more latinos in the united states this can become a big day with time” track 6 lissette nu?ez 47 abc. also an important thing to note about this celebration. the day of dead is celebrated two days. november 1st celebrates children who have passed away – while november 2nd honors adults that have passed. here’s a look at your family