Day of the Dead

November 2nd is "Day of the Dead," a centuries old Mexican holiday where people come together to support the spiritual journeys of friends and loved ones that have passed on.  It is a celebration of life.

This post of photos will serve as my own personal celebration of lives that have gone before me.  Enjoy!

October 19, 2018

The "Welcome" sign at Big Warm Cemetery near Lodge Pole, Montana.

November 24, 2017

Hillside graves at Saint Peter's Mission Cemetery near Cascade, Montana.

October 19, 2018

Colourfully marked children's graves at Big Warm Cemetery.

July 11, 2019

The tiny Red Lake Cemetery near Kincorth, Saskatchewan.

July 14, 2018

A rainy day at Congregational Matthaus Cemetery near Schuler, Alberta.

August 27, 2019

White crosses placed at "unknown" graves in Saint Cecilia's Roman Catholic Cemetery near Nanton, Alberta.

October 24, 2018

Heart-shaped headstones marking the graves of twin babies in Milden Cemetery near Milden, Saskatchewan. 

August 26, 2019

A lilac bush near some headstones in Elinor Cemetery near Barons, Alberta.

November 14, 2018

Three headstones in Lone Butte Cemetery near Dorothy, Alberta.

October 23, 2018

A puppy guarding a child's grave at the Hughton Monet Cemetery near Hughton, Saskatchewan.

July 14, 2018

An angel watching over a grave in Sunnydale Cemetery near Oyen, Alberta.

October 25, 2019

Three graves at Blue Heron Cemetery near Blue Heron, Saskatchewan.

August 26, 2019

A resin decoration on a grave in Highland Cemetery near Vulcan, Alberta.

October 25, 2018

A cowboy grave marker in Madison Cemetery near Madison, Saskatchewan.

October 18, 2018

A half-moon over Pony Hill Cemetery near Savoy, Montana.

If you live in a town or city that has an authentic Mexican restaurant, chances are they will be serving up a few special treats for "Day of the Dead."  Enjoy some food and celebrate life!