Choose the color, design, and background of your calavera! Click the check mark button when you are finished. Calavera means "skull" in Spanish. It's made from sugar, and they are also called "sugar skulls." And no, they are not meant to be eaten! The sugar represents the "sweetness of life." They are typically used for Día de los Muertos, which is also called "The Day of the Dead." Día de los Muertos is most famous in Mexico. But, it is a holiday observed throughout Latin America and beyond. From Brazil to the Philippines, November 1 and 2 are days when family and friends gather to remember their loved ones who have passed. It's a celebration day in several cultures. Some people are in mourning during this time. While regional traditions and rituals vary, one thing is universal: everyone finds a way to celebrate and pay tribute to the lives of the loved ones who have passed away. In Brazil, it's common here to visit loved ones' graves and leave flowers and prayers for them. Usually on this day, cemeteries are generally packed, and people selling flowers can be seen on the streets. Some of us enjoy spending time with their family and friends. We use November 2nd to enjoy a churrasco (BBQ) and chill at a friend's or family's house. Since I'm part Mexican, my family's traditions combine features from both Brazilian and Mexican culture. @pinkybatata_123
