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Yes, more pictures of the cemetery again. If you haven't guessed by now, this is my latest "thing." I find the visual and cultural aspects of the place fascinating. I hope you enjoy them, too.
Take the Mexican-American tradition of keeping the deceased as part of the family--here we have efforts to celebrate Easter and Christmas with family members buried in the cemetery. I took the Easter Egg Tree photo last night. It must have been decorated sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday. Now that spring is here, families are gathering at the cemetery more often to tend the graves, add new markers and plant flowers, both real and artificial. Last night one family came in three vehicles to work on their plot. Three generations were there; kids were running around playing while the parents talked and spruced things up. And there are the regulars who come almost every day--more about them in a future post.
Photo 1: Easter Egg Tree on grave
Photo 2: Artificial Christmas tree shape on marker
Photo 3: Candy canes on cross
Photo 4: Small tree behind marker decorated for Christmas
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