I offer to take a "copious amount" off their hands....

Top_Of_Google_Man · 08-13-2005

I actually did that on my first visit there.......... they take it very seriously .

My can`t take it with you joke didnt go down very well lol

They put the real cash in a box inside the temple.

MorganGrayson · 08-13-2005

Between Samheim and Day of the Dead, I'm very familiar with honoring the spirits of the departed, feasting, partying, etc., but this is the first time I've encountered the "cash" phenomenom. I realize it's probably more along the lines of the families making a personal sacrifice by burning the money (or donating it, or whatever happens to the real cash) but at first glance I thought "ghosts take bribes?"

My daughter got the molds and instructions and made absolutely gorgeous sugar skulls for Day of the Dead - a major biggie down here with the high Mexican population - and she ran into a problem or two attempting to explain it to "back easters." "You're doing...what? Isn't that morbidly depressing and gross?" Well, no, it isn't. It's joyful.

I love hearing about different cultures.

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Top_Of_Google_Man Members Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 253	Re: I offer to take a "copious amount" off their hands.... I actually did that on my first visit there.......... they take it very seriously . My can`t take it with you joke didnt go down very well lol They put the real cash in a box inside the temple. __________________ FREE TRIALS ARE HOT AGAIN - GET YOUR SHARE!

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MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: I offer to take a "copious amount" off their hands.... Between Samheim and Day of the Dead, I'm very familiar with honoring the spirits of the departed, feasting, partying, etc., but this is the first time I've encountered the "cash" phenomenom. I realize it's probably more along the lines of the families making a personal sacrifice by burning the money (or donating it, or whatever happens to the real cash) but at first glance I thought "ghosts take bribes?" My daughter got the molds and instructions and made absolutely gorgeous sugar skulls for Day of the Dead - a major biggie down here with the high Mexican population - and she ran into a problem or two attempting to explain it to "back easters." "You're doing...what? Isn't that morbidly depressing and gross?" Well, no, it isn't. It's joyful. I love hearing about different cultures.

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