COUNCIL BLOG - JAXX R.W. (MARTINEZ)

Have you ever wondered about the holiday traditions your family has or those of others and where they came from? There is so much symbolism that has been around since before Christmas existed that has been adopted and is still practiced in current times. Gift giving, decorations we use and how we spend our time during the holidays all have influences.

COUNCIL BLOG - TAMANTHA BOWMAN

Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that has grown to include the United States in recent years. The animated movies The Book of Life and Coco have showcased its beauty. It didn’t take long for major retail stores to put out merchandise designed for the holiday to be seen along with Halloween decor. It is not Mexican Halloween- it is a celebration of our passed loved ones which includes special days for our pets, small children, and all of our loved ones lost.