How Mexico’s Day of the Dead turns skulls into joyful sugar treats

How Mexico’s Day of the Dead turns skulls into joyful sugar treats 38 mins ago As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2. Among the offerings are sugar skulls known as “calaveritas,” which capture how Mexicans remember their dead with celebration rather than sorrow. In Mexico City, the Chavarría family has crafted these sweets for generations. They see their “calaveritas” not just as a seasonal trade but as a way to keep their ancestors’ memory alive.