Autumn: Oktoberfest, Halloween, Día de Los Muertos
Our authentic artesanías mexicanas make perfect presents any time of the year for anyone who happens to be a Día de los Muertos fan. They'll appreciate them even when it's not Day of the Dead time. Same goes for those who love authentic German handicrafts: they'll appreciate them any time of the year!
Día de los Muertos is the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. It's more an occasion for festivity than solemnity, but there are elements of both. Families gather at cemeteries to celebrate those who have passed before with bundles of huge marigolds and picnics with plenty of delicious food. At home, celebratory altars, called ofrendas, are created. These altars are decorated with skulls made of painted sugar, photographs, candles, papel picado, sweets, and festive skeleton figures. We have long loved the holiday, for there are elements in our own Italian culture that are similar. The Italian version is known as I Morti, or Festa dei Morti. Día de los Muertos falls each year on the 2nd of November, but the season when we especially remember our beloved dead traditionally begins with Hallowe'en (the Eve of All Hallows) and continues through to Martinmas on the 11th of November. It's the season known as Hollantide, derived from the "Hallows" of All Hallows and Hallowe'en.
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We are most likely going to stop shipping internationally, sorry... it's often the source of more anxiety and expense than our little company can manage. For now, though, international orders have a flat shipping rate of $60. If the actual shipping charge is less, we will refund the difference.
COME SEE US! Our new shop is open on Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM at 1110 North G Street in Lake Worth Beach! We are also open for special events throughout the year. If you see the OPEN TODAY sign, we are open. We are also more than happy to open for you by appointment.
