Camino de Flores: Honoring Life and Death through Día de los Muertos
Sunday, Oct. 5
10 a.m., Crail C
In this presentation, Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman will discuss the meaning of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), an All Souls' Day tradition rooted in Indigenous and Spanish Catholic ritual customs. She will also discuss why parishioners create an ofrenda (altar) for the event, and encourage the St. David's community to participate in this annual celebration.
About Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman
In the last twenty years, Dr. Hernández-Ehrisman has taught a wide range of courses that integrate history, sociology, literature, and ethnic studies. Her training is in American Studies, and her research focus is the history and culture of South Texas. Her book "Inventing the Fiesta City: Heritage and Carnival in San Antonio" explored issues of gender, race, and public memory in the city’s biggest annual festival. She has also curated historical exhibits for the Museo del Westside in San Antonio and the University of Texas at Austin.
Laura is a leader of St. David's HOME Ministry and serves on St. David's vestry.
Día de los Muertos Altar
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