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Rather than evoking sadness, the vibrant imagery of skulls and skeletons inspires a joyous commemoration of life. The playful aesthetics of the holiday can be traced back through centuries, intertwining Mexico's rich cultural history with contemporary themes of remembrance and celebration.
- Skulls
- Marigolds
- Perforated Paper
- Pan de Muerto
- Salt
- Photographs
Probably one of the most recognizable symbols of Día de los Muertos, these skulls are often made of granulated sugar, meringue powder and water. The mixture is molded into the shape of a skull, and then decorated with brightly colored ornamentation. “The skulls represent the people who have passed and who are receiving offerings at the altar,” says...
Often referred to as “flowers of the dead” (flor de muerto),it’s believed that the scent of these bright orange blooms help attract souls to the altar. At La Casa del Artesano, clusters of freshly picked marigolds are intermingled with burning incense made of the resin of the copal tree and a bell, whose scent and sound are intended to draw in soul...
While many people opt to go the easy route and purchase pre-made versions of this intricately cut tissue paper, López Fértor’s roommate cut theirs by hand. “The holes allow a way for souls to travel through and visit,” López Fértor says. It’s also believed that the delicate nature of the paper is symbolic of the fragility of life.
This soft and sweet bread is designed with a circle and limbs to mimic the shape of a skull and crossbones and is finished with a dusting of sugar. It’s just one of a number of food stuffs placed at altars for hungry souls to partake in. “We usually include items that the person liked when they were alive,” Islas says. “We also place a bottle of wa...
Also said to help quench the thirst of souls, salt is set out in the pattern of a cross so that “the soul won’t be corrupted,” López Fértor says. The salt, he adds, "helps purify them."
Photos placed on an altar are always of someone who is deceased. “Otherwise, they won’t be drawn to the altar and can’t cross over,” he says. López Fértor included photos of his grandparents and family friends at his altar, while the artisans at La Casa de Artesano placed pictures of fellow artists who had died earlier this year.
2 days ago · La Catrina is front and center in a scene spanning 400 years of Mexican history, holding hands with Rivera’s self-portrait as a child. Standing slightly behind the pair is Rivera’s wife and ...
Oct 16, 2024 · During Día de los Muertos, observed Oct. 31- Nov. 2, they believed the dead had a brief window to leave the spirit realm and visit their loved ones in the mortal world.
Nov 1, 2021 · As part of the Day of the Dead festivities, people may make skulls, either a decorative one or an edible one. The sugar skulls are often made of cane, and are highly decorated and given as...
Calaveras. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (in Spanish calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, called calacas (colloquial term for skeleton), and foods such as chocolate or sugar skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead.
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Mar 15, 2024 · Everywhere you go during Day of the Dead in Mexico, you’ll see paintings, figures and people made up and dressed like her — La Catrina, an elegantly dressed female skeleton adorned in European clothing and often depicted wearing a wide-brimmed hat, has become a symbol of Dia de Muertos.
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