We decided to get festive while in Chiapas, Mexico. We have been noticing Day of the Dead decorations being put up here and there throughout the city and felt like bringing some of our holiday spirit to life. We went out and bought a 30 peso calabaza and carved into it, turning it into a good ol' fashioned jack-o-lantern.
We have already had a group of about four neighborhood children come by and get excited about it. We left the fully intact pumpkin in our "bay window" all day today before we cut it and we heard some kids trying to squeeze it out between our bars. The kids tonight were saying things like, "Look! I told you they were going to carve it open and put a candle in it!"
We suspect a potential link between the two instances, but we'll let it slide.
What a cute pumpkin. Terry
ReplyDeleteYay! Share the culture. I love that the calabasa is getting some attention - it is it's own celebrity. And the face is soo adorable, a cute little heart nose and such a happy upturned smile. Precious in every way, just like the two of you :) (i know, sappy, but TRUE)
ReplyDelete(check out malachi's carving at my facebook :)
Awesome!!!! love the "calabasa"
ReplyDeleteWe had many uses for calabasas in my childhood years.. like, food. I love what you guys have done with this one aaaaaaannnnnnndddddddddd it can still be food!.
:)
mom