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Ok, I am feeling pretty dumb here - but, could someone explain "Sugar Skulls" to me? What do they mean? Thanks, Laura
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some info here
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http://www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com/sugar-skulls.html
www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com
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Thanks - the article says they are not creepy or morbid. I need to remember that when I see one! Hugs, Laura*
I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the link!
Thank you. I have copied this as my g-daughter loved the designs and I know she will be interested in reading about them.
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They are actually very pretty. Some have brightly colored designs.
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I think they are pretty too. Look on youtube for videos of how they make and decorate these skulls.
They are bright and colorful - I just have to get by the fact that they look like a skull!!! Hugs, Laura*
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didn't know this either. Thanks for asking..again a bit wiser ! :-)
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I don't know why I didn't ask ages ago!! Hugs, Laura*
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Thank You! I didn't know this either interesting.
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It is interesting - skulls are just a little creepy!! Hugs, Laura*
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susiesembroidery
19 Aug 2012
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Very interesting and now I also understand the meaning of it. Thank you for the question and the link.
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I think it is interesting too!! Hugs, Laura*
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I have attended the Atlanta Dia de los Muertos, which is a lot of vendors selling all kinds of food, typical Latin dancing, and some of the more creative grave decoration on actual memorials with pictures, foods, drinks (yes all kinds) and even cigarettes. Don't we all have some ritualistic business that would seem strange to other cultures? ;)
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Oh, I simply didn't know what it was. Hugs, Laura*
Laura, I wasn't chastising, I just found it strange but then started thinking about our customs like hiding Easter eggs to honor the death of our Lord???? That's what I meant. ;)
You are right - I wonder what other countries think of some of our customs!! Hugs, Laura
We bring in artificial green pine trees, and put lights on them, and all these little trinkets to represent parts of the celebration of our Lords birth. When you think about that, in another culture's perspective, that's pretty strange!
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i don't know what they mean but they scare the L out of me lolAnd i don't like them but thasts just ole me hugs
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Well at least I know what they are now! Hugs, Laura*
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hightechgrammy
20 Aug 2012
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I have always wondered if they were related to the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated in Mexico right around Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve. There is just something about them that make me feel uncomfortable, so I don't download them. I just don't think I'd ever stitch one. But, I know that is a cultural item, and some people absolutely love them. They are very pretty. Thanks for asking this question :-)
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Nice to know that I was not the only one who had questions about it! Hugs, Laura*
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jofrog2000
20 Aug 2012
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I always wondered exactly when The Day of the Dead was, and after reading through the very good articles on the link, I find it's my birthday! Nov 2. I knew it was All Souls Day, but never put 2 and 2 together. A day to remember and celebrate the lives of passed loved ones. Cool. I might even do a few designs now, for me. They certainly are not creepy, and we all have one, don't we?
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Cool!! Hugs, Laura*