Common symbols include calaveras (sugar skulls) and calacas (skeletons), which are often depicted enjoying life, such as wearing fancy clothes or playing music.
It is a celebration of life, blending indigenous Mesoamerican rituals with Spanish Roman Catholic traditions. Day of the Dead
It is not a somber occasion, but rather a festive, joyous event where families welcome back the spirits of their ancestors for a brief reunion. Common symbols include calaveras (sugar skulls) and calacas