The Day of the Dead is almost here and one of its most beloved symbols is the sugar skull. These colorful designs are represented in everything from candy and jewelry to tattoos and face paint. The ...

Maggie Wolters-Williams makes sugar skulls for families to place on their ofrendas. Every year, Maggie Wolters-Williams’ house is filled with white skulls waiting their turn to go to other homes for ...

Living in San Francisco's Mission District, artist Jonathan Koshi has long been enamored with the lush imagery of the Day of the Dead festival – especially the skulls. Early every November, the ...

Jamal Bara, right, and her mother, Fran Elliott, hold some of the wares for sale at Secret Sugar Skull Shack, the gift shop Bara owns in Riverside. Joe Stumpe Eagle correspondent After Jamal Bara ...

It’s the most recognizable symbol of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Brightly painted, frequently bejeweled and inevitably flashing their toothy smiles, calaveras, or skulls, adorn altars and grave sites ...

Whether you are hosting a Dia de los Muertos party or selling your crafts at a fall festival, you want to do it in style. An art apron is a great way to show off your work and share the spirit of the ...

In Aurora, Day of the Dead festivities now span three weeks. That’s plenty of time to explore all the Sugar Skull City activities and art on display through Nov. 7 in downtown Aurora. “Sugar Skull ...

If you're already thinking of creative ways to honor your Mexican roots on Día de los Muertos, consider painting your pride on your nails The traditional holiday brings forth a colorful celebration of ...

Lana Jonaitis of Tinley Park took a fairly long ride to downtown Aurora Saturday with her grandson because she wanted him to learn something about his culture. A three-week celebration of Mexican ...