I recently discovered that celebrations for The Day of the Dead in South America, also includes animals. I thought immediately how beautiful this was and just had to make a big thing of it.
As well as helping people with their grief and loss, I am here to celebrate all our pet companions, large or small, furry or scaley, feathering or slimy. And I think this is the perfect opportunity!
The Day of The Dead is a celebration that originated with the Aztecs and we most commonly see it now in Mexico, though it is in many other places in South America.
You may have seen the drawings and paintings of skeletons often decorated in bright clothing or bright colours on the skulls. This is not meant to be scary; it is about celebrating the love we had for our family and friends and remembering them.
Over the coming weeks leading up to 2nd November, we are going to be not highlighting just how lovely the day of the dead can be, but also sharing stories and photos of our amazing animal companions that are no longer physically around us.
And that is where you come in; I have plenty of stories to share, but that would be being a little selfish. I want to hear about yours too. I would love it if you would send me a story (and a photo if you have one) that I can put on here and share to the world the memories of these animals. It doesn't have to be long, it can be a couple of lines, a memory, a snap shot in your lives together. In your own words. Then I will share them each day on here.
I hope your join in with this wonderful celebration and I will tell you more of what we can do as the main day approaches and what other people do.
Georgia x
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