Sugar skulls, also called calaveras de azucar, are a Mexican symbol of the Day of the Dead. Here's their significance and how to make them at home.

Day of the Dead: Four things you may ... Flowers, butterflies, and skulls represent are used as symbols. The scent of the Marigold is thought to help lead spirits back from the cemetery to their ...

Today, the calavera Catrina, or elegant skull, is the Day of the Dead’s most ubiquitous symbol. (Learn more about the dark history of the holiday's immortal icon.) 6. Families bring food to the ...

The altar can consist of ofrendas or offerings of photographs, food, flowers, toys and other symbolic offerings. Here's a step-by-step guide to making a Dia de los Muertos altar and what goes on it.

Day of the Dead traditions. Food, flowers and altars are necessary components of the celebration. To honor the deceased, foods such as sugar skulls, sweetbread rolls and beverages are arranged on ...

MEXICO CITY — Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico, with roots dating back thousands of years, long before Spanish settlers arrived.

Day of the Dead traditions. Food, flowers and altars are necessary components of the celebration. To honor the deceased, foods such as sugar skulls, sweetbread rolls and beverages are arranged on ...

Meet the families harvesting the flowers that guide souls home on the Day of the Dead Updated December 26, 2022 12:35 PM ET Originally published November 1, 2022 11:53 AM ET By ...