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A calavera (Spanish – pronounced [kalaˈβeɾa] for "skull"), in the context of Day of the Dead, is a representation of a human skull or skeleton. The term is often applied to edible or decorative skulls made (usually with molds) from either sugar (called Alfeñiques ) or clay, used in the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead ( Spanish ...
Oct 31, 2019 · Learn about the origins, traditions and influences of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a celebration of life and death by indigenous peoples of Mexico. Explore how the holiday has evolved over time and how it has been embraced and appropriated by different audiences.
Oct 14, 2021 · Sugar skulls are colorful folk art that honor the spirits of the dead. Learn the meaning, history and steps to make your own sugar skulls for the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos.
- 2 min
- Logan Ward
- The holiday dates back thousands of years.
- It has been recognized by UNESCO.
- Altars are an important tradition...
- and so are literary calaveras...
Oct 30, 2018 · Learn about the origins, traditions and symbols of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), when families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives. Discover how calacas (skeletons) and calaveras (skulls) became iconic images of the celebration.
Colorful skulls made of molded sugar paste (known as calaveras) are another staple of Day of the Dead decor. These small skulls are exquisitely decorated with motifs like flowers and spiderwebs and often feature names of the dead written in foil or icing on their foreheads.
The calavera (a word that means “skull” in Spanish but that has come to mean the entire skeleton) has become one of the most recognizable cultural and artistic elements of the Day of the Dead...
