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Folk Art Milagro Decoration KitThis Milagro Decoration Kit was inspired by a display of Milagros from around the world and on view inside at the Museum of International Folk Art, in Santa Fe. Pictured alongside the kit are photos of a few of the museum's Milagro displays. When the Spanish came to the New World, they brought with them the Milagro tradition. Translated from Spanish to English, the word Milagro means miracle. These charms can be made of silver, tin or gold, bone,

(L) Marianna Pietnak

hang them on a tree

Through trade with Europeans

Calaveras (skulls made of sugar) and marigolds are also placed throughout the altar to welcome the dead

Inspiration for this Day of the Dead decoration kit comes from observing Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos traditions and from the Mexican collections at the Museum of International Folk Art

Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe of South Dakota

and the wax removed

Pictured alongside this set are a few examples of the holiday related figures from the museum's collections

and other ornaments to be applied to clothing

though October 31 may be included

gift of Girard Foundation Collection

Pictured on the left are the sources of inspiration for this kit:

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