Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday in November that originated in Mexico but is celebrated in many other places as well. This holiday is about honoring those who have passed rather than focusing on death and sorrow. Placing a decorated sugar skull, also called a calavera, that represents a departed soul on an ofrenda is just one tradition that accompanies this Día de los Muertos. Sometimes these skulls are decorated with the name of a person or other brightly colored de

5.3K views · 131 reactions |  One of my favorite lessons to do with older kids is drawing a sugar skull. This is a fantastic drawing technique that can be used with any type of object but it's particularly good with round shapes. This lesson may seem prep-heavy, but I promise this version is quick, easy and colorful. >> All the things I love about a good lesson  *Sparklers: You can find this full lesson plan in the Fall Favorites Bundle ✨ | Deep Space Sparkle | Facebook

1.3K views · 17 reactions | Chef Joe Felix demonstrates how to create and decorate sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos. Prepare for the holiday and design your own sugar skull at the Museum Café on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27  Details: https://bit.ly/2AYwOm4 | The Toledo Museum of Art | Facebook