We're BACK! It's been a minute we know.  Thank you for tuning in and being here. This episode is a little longer and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it. Do you celebrate Dia de Los Muertos? It isn't Mexican Halloween but a CELEBRATION of life.  The life of our loved ones that passed.  With the success of Disney's Coco it's hard not to notice these beautiful decorations along side Halloween decor these days. But what is it exactly? How did it come to be? Especially here in the United States.   We're going to explore some history and embrace good reasons to celebrate it.  Then our Padre is going to take us down memory lane and tell us a couple spooky stories over the phone from his childhood in San Antonio, TX. Ranch Water 1oz Tequilla .5oz Fresh Lime Juice Topo Chico Over crushed ice pour in Tequila and Lime Juice then top off with Topo Chico. Oh and guess what? Our Ancestry DNA results are in! We're going to let you in on our genetic makeup. We do request that everyone do some work to APPRECIATE not APPROPRIATE  this holiday.  It's more than painting your face as a skull. Please recognize the culture beliefs behind it and build an Offend for the next Dia de los Muertos. Monstras Podcast La Llorona episode The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo archive.gov Day of the Dead History.com OFRENDA NPR.org Santa Muerte Huffpost Videos: Day of the Dead Documentary IMBD Mictlantecuhtli  Pantheon Mythology You Tube The Aztec Roots Step Back You Tube Dia de los Muertos WQPT PBS Day of the Dead KCET Los Angeles Chicanos You Tube Support the showwww.FrolickingChronicles.com Patreon for exclusive content YouTube Subscribe to our Channel Instagram @FrolickingChronicles for updates & current events TikTok @ParanormalCocktails for FUN