Follow the links below to learn about sugar skulls and the Day of the Dead.
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/day-of-the-dead-and-the-sugar-skull
Sugar skulls represented a departed soul, had the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments.
History of Day of the Dead ~ Día de los Muertos ...
Project:
Draw your own sugar skull, or
Add designs to the printable mask from the first link above. You MUST modify the design in some way or design your own mask to get credit for the project.
Make sure your name, grade and school (SMA or MHR) is clearly visible.
Email the photo of it to mekross@syrdiocese.org or text to 315-857-5100.