![]() Sugar skulls are not supposed to be scary, they are meant to be bright and colorful, reflecting happy memories of loved ones. Now, you can see images of sugar skulls everywhere in art, pop culture and crafts. ![]() Sugar skulls or Calavera were traditionally made of sugar and decorated with colorful icing. Take a look at this article and video on the history and celebrating the Day of the Dead from National Geographic that goes into more detail. Besides attending celebrations, families also clean and decorate the gravesites of their loved ones. It’s a day to celebrate and remember loved ones that have passed. What is Day of the Dead?ĭay of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos originated in Mexico but is celebrated across Latin America. If you are looking for more easy paper crafts, check out this bat art project with printable. This is an easy and fun sugar skull craft that can be adapted for kids of all ages! Kids can practice scissor skills and learn about why people celebrate the Day of the Dead and what a sugar skull actually is.
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