Honoring Memories
A student once shared with me that in her family, when a member of her family passed away, their initials would be carved in bracelets and each family member would receive one. She explained that she is literally carrying the memory of her loved one with her whenever she wears the bracelet. Just like my student, we carry those we love with us in the ways that we remember them.
This month, we are taking a special look at different ways our community remembers loved ones. We are creating a community ofrenda, a display traditionally part of Dia de los Muertos. An ofrenda often has pictures of loved ones displayed with items that they like- their favorite foods, toys, trinkets, and more. We will also be highlighting other holidays that commemorate others. Come and learn with us!
Click here to learn more about Ways We Remember Loved Ones at the Glen Grove Community Project site.
Community Event - Glen Grove Ofrenda
Please make sure to sign up for your spot!
We hope to see you there!
Family Movie Night: Coco
Disney's Coco is a beautiful and colorful movie that depicts the traditions and beliefs surrounding Dia de los Muertos. It features actors and screenwriters of Hispanic and Latino background and a crew that dedicated time to make trips to Mexico to learn about this tradition. The story follows Miguel, an aspiring musician from a practical shoemaking family who is preparing for Dia de los Muertos. He strums a magical guitar that was displayed in his idol's mausoleum and he is transported to the Land of the Dead. Once there, he meets many of his relatives who his family traditionally honors on Dia de los Muertos as well as other eccentric characters.
Rated PG
Community Blurb #3: Mrs. Perrin Talks About Sukkot
By Mrs. Perrin
The Jewish people honor their ancestors by observing and passing down the culture’s, values, rituals, traditions, and history from generation to generation (called L'dor Vador in Hebrew).
There are also special times when we remember those that have come before us. One holiday is called Sukkot. Sukkot is a Jewish festival giving thanks for the fall harvest. It also reminds us of the 40 years the Jews wandered in the desert after escaping Egypt.
On Sukkot, many people build a Sukkah, which means “booth” or “hut” in Hebrew, in their backyards. The sukkah is used for meals, and sometimes for sleeping, during the week long holiday. The huts are symbolic of the shelters famers had while gathering the fall harvest and also a reminder of the type of temporary shelters the Jewish people lived in for the 40 years they wandered in the desert. In a welcoming ceremony, our ancestors are symbolically invited to join us for meals in the sukkah.
Mrs. Perrin is one of the intervention associates at Glen Grove School. She helps students with reading and math.
