What are the Dia de Los Muertos skulls called? The 'Calaveras,' or skulls in English, are iconic representations of the Mexican holiday. AS English Update: Nov 2nd, 2021 01:06 EDT 0 Mario Dia de Los Muertos was an Aztec ritual that celebrated the lives of those who are deceased. The Spaniards who invaded Mexico tried to eliminate this month-long holiday with no success. Dia de Los Muertos was eventually merged with the Catholic All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on November 1st and 2nd to make the holiday seem more Christian. Miniature skulls are seen decorated on an altar during the 14th annual Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festival at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, November 2, 2013.
The Day of the Dead Mexico Calavera is Spanish for "skull" and in Mexico, it has a much deeper meaning. There is a long tradition of art depicting skeletons in Mexico. Calaveras means skulls and by extension of course skeletons. Dia De Los Muertos is not celebrated on Halloween and it is not tied to this now secular day of trick or treating.

Bolivian gravediggers unearth human skulls from the communal plots in La Paz's sprawling General Cemetery to prepare for tomorrow's party. Shovels cut through the sour soil until the

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