Purpose
What celebration is it made for
Dia De La Muertos
Are the Sugar Skulls ediblie
Yes
Why are sugar skulls used as decorations
To honor return of particular spirit
Why were they made
To honor dead relatives
What does the Sugar symbolizes in Calaveras
The Sweetness of Life
What Culture created the Calaveras
Mexico
What are the Skulls made of
Sugar
How long can sugar skulls last
around 8-10 years
Who Created It
José Guadalupe Posada
Why is it a skull
The people that are honored are skeletons with SKULLS
Why was the Calaveras made
To honor dead relatives
Why are sugar skulls made out of sugar
So they aren't breakable and can be around young children
Where are they placed
On Ofrendas
When was the Calaveras made
18th Century
What is the symbol of "La Calavera"
Skull