The Fascinating History Of American Traditional Sugar Skull Tattoos

Sugar skulls, also known as calaveras, are a popular tattoo design that is often thought of as a representation of Day of the Dead. The Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is celebrated on the first and second of November and honors the souls of the deceased. While this tattoo design is indeed rooted in the holiday and its traditions, it has a much deeper and richer history. American traditional sugar skull tattoos are a unique and beautiful way to commemorate the dead, honor the living, and celebrate life and death.

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