The Calavera or sugar skull seems the most popular and abundant image associated with Día de los Muertos
The imagery that can be found surrounding this Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, is as colorful as it is humorously disturbing. It is a celebration of lost loved ones and a ritual attempt to communicate with them.
The tradition has spread to many parts of the world and is rooted in the indigenous people’s traditions dating back 3,000 years. It conveniently occurs over the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
Of course, Asia and much of the world’s diverse cultures have similar celebrations. Seollal is the most prominent occasion on which Koreans honor their ancestors. I recall it as a bit more somber and not nearly as colorful.
I unfortunately had to work over this observance and noted many of my young Mexican co-workers were reluctant to express their views on the holiday. So for me this may have been a lost opportunity.
I did complete Day Two of my 30 Day Challenge. I set up a new page to document the month long event with a photo of each day.
