Holidays -- Mexico; Mexico -- Social life and customs; All Souls' Day; Sculpture; Skeletons
Skeleton sculptures like this one can be seen in Mexico and in parts of the United States during the Mexican celebration, Días de los Muertos (Days of the Dead). Celebrated from October 31 - November 2, the holiday is a special time when it is...
Holidays -- Mexico; Mexico -- Social life and customs; All Souls' Day; Skeletons; Sculpture; Aztecs; Aztecs -- Religion; Aztecs -- Social life and customs
This skeleton, dressed in the clothing and accessories of an Aztec warrior, honors the roots of the Mexican celebration, El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This unique celebration grew from the blending of Aztec beliefs about death with...
