Remember the Bob-Whites' trip to Arizona? They learned of a special "Día de los Muertos," or Day of the Dead, celebrated by the Orlando family, who could trace their origins back to the Aztecs. This ritual has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years, and this year, Anna, Kate, and Dana invite you to celebrate, too! That is why we are offering up our Día de los Muertos Challenge. This challenge is a two-fold challenge—both a writing and graphics challenge. Read on to find out more!
The story should be a spooky story involving the dead that includes:
A mention of the BWG trip to Arizona
A Spanish/Mexican/Aztec work of the author's choice
Ralph's birthday (be creative!)
That's it! We've chosen to include very few elements around a special theme hoping that more writers will "play along."
Although the original 2005 Día de los Muertos celebration is finished, new story submissions will be accepted for this challenge at any time. We're not going to turn away fanfic!
Dani: Calling the Spirit Home [currently unavailable]
Dana/Susan: Treasure in the Ruins
Anna: Under the Arizona Sky [currently unavailable]
Kate: Final Homecoming [currently unavailable]
Mary: A Mother's Promise
Janice: The Curse of Hundred House
Claire: The Little White House [currently unavailable]
Kyrie: Blue-Gray Days [currently unavailable]
Ronda: The Best Gift
Trish: Sisters of the Divine Compassion
Maeve of Winter: From Midnight to Morning Bells
Two people took the challenge:
Visit Macjest's (Julie's) beyond cool Día de los Muertos Page for graphics and links to some great links.
And Dana made some Día de los Muertos-themed graphics, too!
In the spirit of Día de los Muertos, on November 1 and 2, 2005, as Mexico is celebrating its Day of the Dead, the Jixemitri MB celebrated its own Día de los Muertos. The MB had a special thread for everyone to honor and remember special people they lost. The tributes were all touching and beautiful. It has been recreated and preserved.
More information about Día de los Muertos and its history and tradition can be found via a simple Google search. Simply click the Google button below or use Julie's link above in the Graphics Section.
Do you have questions about the writing and/or graphics challenge? Contact Dana via email.
Many, many, many thanks to BethAnn who holped with the scheduling of the stories on the original story dates of October 27 to October 31, 2005!
Thank you to Jixsters for all of the creativity they offered this challenge!
Sincerely,
Anna, Kate, and Dana
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