Morning Session — 12 PM – 2:00 PM

History & Sacred Roots

• Día de los Muertos: where it comes from, how it’s celebrated, and what’s respectful for non-Mexican practitioners

• Witchcraft & ancestors — how witches across cultures honor their dead

Hands-On:

• Build your own personal ancestor altar/shrine (photos, candles, flowers)

• Face Painting Station: simple calavera-inspired makeup with safe, non-toxic paints; invitation to wear your remembrance proudly for the day

• Learn marigold lore and make paper or dried garlands to add to your altar

• Dress & bless an ancestral candle

(Break for Lunch – catered by Rosy’s – authentic foods like Pozole and Tamales)

Afternoon Session — 3:00 PM – 6 PM

Magical Craft & Ritual

• Guided ancestral meditation/journey: meet & speak with a benevolent ancestor
  
• Journaling for lineage healing and messages from the dead
  
• Kitchen witchery demo: blessing Pan de Muerto or simple offerings (cookies, chocolate, café de olla)
  
• Protection & cleansing techniques for working with spirit energy

   

Hands-On:

• Create a small spell bundle or charm for safe ancestral connection
  
• Practice candle magick for remembrance (carving names/sigils, anointing, setting intention)
  

Closing Ritual — 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Group ancestor altar & candle lighting

• Communal Singing: teach and sing a simple remembrance song together (gentle, accessible — no performance pressure)

• Sealing your altars and charms to take home safely

What’s Included

• All ritual tools & supplies (altar base, marigolds, candle, charm materials)

• Take-home workbook with prayers, altar care tips, and journal prompts

• Tea bar open all day (herbal blends for grounding and grief support)