Every year that my boys were in elementary school, we would make sugar skulls for Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for both of their classes. It’s a pretty simple process to make the skulls ...

Not everyone has a true understanding of the rich tradition of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday at the start of November to honor deceased loved ones. “Sugar Skull! A Día de los Muertos ...

Kathy Cano-Murillo of Crafty Chica decorates Dia De Los Muertos sugar skulls at her home in Phoenix on Oct. 25, 2023. Calaveras, or sugar skulls, are a part of Día de los Muertos because they ...

Every year, Maggie Wolters-Williams’ house is filled with white skulls waiting their turn to go to other homes for Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Traditional sugar skulls are often used in ...

Dancing skeletons, bright orange marigolds, sugar skulls ... some Día de los Muertos community events. Día de los Muertos skeletons: The Bonita Museum and Cultural Center host Dia de los Muertos ...

Other common items featured on ofrendas include bottles of loved ones' favorite alcohol, religious icons, sugar skulls ... showcase of traditional Dia de los Muertos attire.