Dem Bones Dem Bones...

31/10/2012

Hallowe’en. There’s no trick-or-treating here. But we do have ‘huesos de santo’ ('bones of the saints'), delicious marzipan biscuits in the shape of bones made to commemorate All Saints and All Souls Days (Nov 1st and 2nd) – just like the similar Ossi di Morti in Italy. Some of them even have an icing ‘bone marrow’ in the middle. Here are some we bought today:

All Saints Day (‘Todos Los Santos’, Nov 1st) tomorrow is a national holiday (yes, another one!). Apparently, most people finish work early today (Oct 31st) in order to travel to their place of birth to visit the family graves the next day. So the cemeteries will be packed throughout Spain, and, here in Bilbao, I suppose the Railway of the Dead (see last post) will come into its own.

That's all for now.

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19/10/2023 03:31:27 am

"Dem Bones Dem Bones" is a catchy and iconic phrase that immediately brings to mind the classic spiritual song "Dem Bones" or "Dry Bones." This traditional African-American spiritual has a long history, often sung in churches and popularized in various forms of media. The lyrics vividly depict the interconnectedness of the human body's bones, symbolizing unity and resilience. Beyond its musical significance, the song has also been used as a teaching tool for anatomy, making learning about the skeletal system fun and memorable. "Dem Bones" serves as a testament to the enduring power of music and its ability to convey meaningful messages in a simple and engaging way.

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