#Chilipawty Dia De Los Muertos 2024

Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda

 

Please join #chilipawty to celebrate
Día de los Muertos on Nov. 8, 2024.
It’s a time to remember our OTRB friends.

 

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It’s a time for families to remember loved ones who have passed away. Instead of being sad, people celebrate life, believing that the spirits of the dead return to visit during these special days.

The holiday comes from ancient Aztec and Maya traditions, which were later combined with Catholic holidays. This blend of beliefs helped create the colorful and joyful way that people celebrate today.

Many families build an ofrenda (altar) to honor their loved ones. They place pictures, candles, and marigold flowers (called cempasúchil) on the altar, along with food and drinks their loved ones enjoyed. Monarch butterflies, which arrive in Mexico around the same time, are believed to carry the spirits of the dead.

People also visit cemeteries to clean graves, decorate them with flowers, and share food. It’s a time to tell stories about those who have passed away and remember them with joy.

Día de los Muertos has become famous around the world. It’s a reminder that even though people pass on, their memory and the love for them can last forever.

-- by ChatGPT

Thank You Pwizemasters and Pwize Donors

Thank You From Miss Chilipepper

So many people make our annual #Chilipawty special.

As Head Prizemaster, I am responsible for gathering prizes and scheduling prizemasters for #chilipawty. I want to thank both of those groups!

Prizemasters, I am so proud to work beside you every year at #chilipawty. It only took five days before I had the entire schedule filled because you all eagerly volunteered to work to help us all have a great #chilipawty!

Prizemastering is a lot of fun but it can be stressful to juggle the busy party with ensuring all the prizes are given away during your shifts!

I applaud all of you for your hard work and dedication! I could not do this party without you!

@sirlongpaw, @tweetingtruman, @cinnimini2, @tiggybean, @midgethemutt, @kittehboi, @lucky_gsd, @pumpkinpuddy, @RealFakeGator, @Lucky_GSD, @mizzbassie

I also want to give a special thanks to the donors for their generous donations!

@tiggybean	@spike_cat
@PeytonReads	@SeattleP
@spacekittyexp	@smokey8
@SirLongpaw	@MizzBassie
@danapixie	@MidgetheMutt
@tinypearlcat	@Ben_da_Bestie
@lilacbeagle	@moothemousecat
@squirtthecat	@kittehboi
@RealFakeGator	@georgetheduck
One very generous anonymous donor!

I am always overwhelmed with both the fabulous physical prizes and the generous donation prizes donated.

You helped make our party extra special and you gave so much for our designated charity, Black Cat Rescue.

We exceeded our donation goal, thanks to all of you!

I loved seeing so many of you at #chilipawty enjoying the party with us! Thank you so much for coming and partying to help Black Cat Rescue!

I thank you, prizemasters and donors, from the bottom of my heart for your contributions for #chilipawty!

   --@tweetingtruman