Calavera
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A calavera, in the context of the Day of the Dead, is a representation of a human skull or skeleton. The term is often applied to edible or decorative skulls made from either sugar or clay, used in th
A sugar skull, a common gift for children and decoration for the Day of the Dead.
Sugar skulls before decoration.
Sugar skulls offered for sale in Mexico.
Large sugar skull offered for sale in Mexico.
Day of the Dead
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The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday inv
Calavera
…A calavera (Spanish – pronounced for "skull"), in the context of the 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…
Cempasúchil, alfeñiques and papel picado used to decorate an altar
Día de Muertos altar commemorating a deceased man in Milpa Alta, Mexico City
Families tidying and decorating graves at a cemetery in Almoloya del Río in the State of Mexico, 1995
Family altar for the Day of the Dead on a patio