Box Shrines in Celebration

Dia de los Muertos is somewhat similar to our Memorial Day, but more celebratory. 

The elements of fear and dread were traditionally not to be part of one's view of death - Celebrating the Day of the Dead is done in anticipation of the end of life for those that believe that the soul remains alive forever. 

Every year I make a box shrine in honor of this, and here are a a few from the past, now in private collections.

The last photo is of this year's shrine which will be offered at an auction to benefit the street children of Oaxaca.