CLUB'S BLOG
This November, we celebrate two profound traditions—Día de los Muertos and Thanksgiving—each rooted in family, gratitude, and honoring the connections that transcend time. At Club Ninety Six, we are thrilled to share the beauty of these traditions with you, from our vibrant Day of the Dead altar to the warmth of gathering with loved ones. Discover the rich stories, symbols, and shared values that make these celebrations so meaningful. Keep reading below to immerse yourself in the heart of these cherished traditions!
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s most cherished traditions, celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. This unique holiday, observed on November 1st and 2nd, is a blend of ancient Aztec beliefs and Catholic influence, creating a vibrant cultural tradition filled with color, memory, and love. At Club Ninety Six, we embrace this heritage with open hearts, sharing the warmth and meaning of this holiday with our members. This year, we are honored to invite you to visit our Día de los Muertos altar located outside Market 96, where we pay tribute to the beloved Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Our Club Ninety Six family finds immense joy in bringing these family traditions to life, connecting us all through shared values.
Our 2024 altar honors Frida Kahlo, an iconic Mexican painter celebrated worldwide for her deeply personal and emotive work. Born in 1907 in Mexico City, Frida lived a life of resilience, channeling her challenges into powerful self-portraits and dreamlike paintings. Some of her most renowned works, like The Two Fridas, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, and The Broken Column, depict her pain, passion, and strength. Frida’s love and tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera further shaped her artistic journey. Together, they lived at La Casa Azul, or The Blue House, now a museum in Mexico City that attracts visitors from across the globe. Stepping into her home, visitors experience a tangible connection to her art, life, and legacy.
Our altar is designed to celebrate Frida’s legacy and honor her spirit, while also offering our members an immersive experience of this treasured Mexican tradition. Altars are adorned with photos, candles, marigold flowers, and offerings of food and drink—all symbolic elements meant to guide the spirits of the departed back to the world of the living for a joyful reunion. These elements serve as reminders of life’s beauty and fragility and as a means of keeping memories alive in our hearts. By sharing this altar, we hope to convey the depth of family values embedded in Día de los Muertos, where love and remembrance bridge generations.
This month of gratitude holds special resonance as we prepare for Thanksgiving. Like Día de los Muertos, Thanksgiving is centered on family, gathering together, and honoring those who enrich our lives. Both traditions remind us of the importance of cherishing the present with loved ones and keeping the memories of those who have passed alive in our hearts. Whether we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a feast or remembering loved ones with an altar, we are embracing what matters most: family, gratitude, and connection.
We welcome you to visit our Day of the Dead altar outside Market 96 and join us in celebrating this tradition that reminds us to rejoice in the lives of those we love, both here and beyond. May this experience bring a new perspective to Día de los Muertos, and may it inspire a sense of connection that lasts for years to come.