A few years ago i joined a dia de los muertos online event hosted by my friends at tried true and crafty chica. Sugar skull coloring pages and more printables for day of the dead.

Skull Coloring Pages To Print Free Printable For Kids
Dia de los muertos skull coloring pages. One of the main symbols of this celebration is the skull in spanish calavera which celebrants represent in masks calacas and foods such as sugar or chocolate skulls. This coloring page was posted on friday january 29 2016 2008 by painter. It stems from pre hispanic traditions of honoring ancestors and their ongoing presence in the life of the living and was later mixed in with the christian customs brought by spaniards. I asked my daughter what she thought would be a fun activity to create and share. 15 sugar skull coloring pages inspired by day of the dead. Sugar skull coloring page for dia de los muertos.
Dia de los muertos collection by katie boofer. You might also be interested in coloring pages from day of the dead sugar skullscategories. It celebrates life and honors deceased family members. Click the dia de los muertos sugar skullcoloring pages to view printable version or color it online compatible with ipad and android tablets. The day of the dead or día de los muertos is a mexican holiday celebrated annually on the first two days of november. Day of the dead is one of the most well known holidays in mexico and also celebrated in many parts of latin america.
Sugar skulls are used to decorate altars or given as gifts to loved ones. Our favorite day of the dead activity was creating a banner in honor of someone who has departed. You receive a pdf file. With our día de los muertos coloring pages you will have the opportunity to add the colors you want to these very special skulls.