In the Afro-Cuban Santeria tradition, Wednesday is Babalú-Ayé's day. He is the Orisha that symbolizes death and illness, as well as the cure for all types of ailments. Babalú-Ayé is a title that translates to 'father of the world.' He is envisioned as a sick, old man with trembling limbs and a body covered in sores. His lesson is one of humility, compassion and a sense of social responsibility. He reminds us not to be complacent or ignore the less fortunate. We will be covering the Orishas and t