Tag: Day of the Dead
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Extraordinary Day of the Dead celebration at Gustavus!
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El Día de los Muertos: We were reminded on Friday night that the Day of the Dead is a day to remember our loved ones, to laugh, and to revel in life. And we did just that –in an extraordinary celebration that spanned the entire day, with a chapel service and a nighttime celebration. We…
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Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad:
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Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad: Below are events related to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in October! Come and have fun, get involved, and learn about the Hispanic World! Several of these events are to kick-off our new major! On campus/in Saint Peter Saturday, October 6, 9am-12pm, South Mall: LALACS Soccer Cup (in…
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Ofrenda: Day of the Dead Celebratory Ceremony
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The students of SPA 320 (Spanish American Culture), OLAS (Orgullo Latino Association), MOSAIC, CROSSROADS and Zeta Chi Pi invite you to take part in “Ofrenda: Day of the Dead Celebratory Ceremony.” The celebration begins with a candle lit processional from the Campus Center at 7:00 p.m. to Christ Chapel. The chapel will be decorated with…
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OLAS Makes Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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Last Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, OLAS (Orgullo Latino Association) and Crossroads held a workshop at the International Center kitchen and lounge. Students, faculty and staff were invited to decorate a sugar skull, a Mexican tradition that is part of the Day of the Dead celebration. Bowls of M & M’s, cinnamon sweets, gum drops and…