Calavera is a Spanish word that literally means Skull. In Mexican culture, it is also a term for decorated sugar skulls and other celebratory skeleton figures used during the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. These representations are not meant to be morbid but instead are a joyful and colorful way to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away.
Symbolism: Beyond a literal skull, the calavera symbolizes death, transformation, and new beginnings. They are a reminder that from death comes new life and that everyone is equal in the face of mortality, regardless of wealth or status.
