the tree of life

A visit to the Oakland Museum yesterday gave way to inspiration for an early altar for Dia de los Muertos.

And a potluck neighborhood dinner filled the table with chili verde, homemade cornbread and tortillas, avocado and fruit salad, and apple cake. A feast was consumed. We learned from neighbors that the Chinese also have a tradition of visiting graveyards. Qingming Festival is usually celebrated on the 104th day after the winter solstice (or the 15th day from the Spring Equinox). I might have to add this to my list of holidays to celebrate.