A calavera (Spanish – pronounced [kalaˈβeɾa] for "skull"), in the context of the Day of the Dead, is a representation of a human skull or skeleton.

《卡拉维拉斯县驰名的跳蛙》是美国作家 马克·吐温 的短篇小说，发表于1865年。 该故事讲述了美国卡县一个嗜赌如命的人训练了一只可以跳得很高的青蛙，他经常拿它和人赌钱，几乎每次都赢。 有一天，他遇到了一个路人，硬要和对方进行跳蛙比赛，为此还专为没有青蛙的外乡人找一只青蛙。 这个外乡人趁他外出找青蛙之际，往他的青蛙肚子里塞满了打鸟用的铁砂。 当然他的青蛙跳不起来，路人借此赢得了比赛和一大笔赌金。 [1] 马克·吐温塑造出一个栩栩如生的滑稽形象—— …

Calaveras County (/ ˌ k æ l ə ˈ v ɛr ə s / ⓘ), officially the County of Calaveras, is a county in both the Gold Country and High Sierra regions of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,292. [6] The county seat is San Andreas. [7] Angels Camp is the county's only incorporated city.

Made from wood, paper maché, sugar paste, or carved bone, the colorful calavera are joyful, celebratory figures. Marigolds symbolized death in Aztec culture in pre-Columbian Mexico. These flor del...

2023年10月25日 · One of the most recognizable images of this poignant reflection of the profound connection between the living and the departed is the Calavera. These intricately crafted and vibrantly decorated representations of human skulls epitomize the beauty, richness and complexity of a tradition deeply ingrained in the Mexican cultural tapestry.

In Mexico, the tradition is known for its festive, colorful altars, parades, and the iconic use of calaveras (decorative skulls) that symbolize death as a part of life’s cycle. However, across South America, countries like Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru observe the holiday with more solemn and introspective customs, blending Indigenous beliefs ...

There is probably no more iconic symbol for Day of the Dead than the skull, or “calavera”. The “calavera” is usually an ornately decorated representation of a skull, often featuring flowers, animals, and other decorations. During the holiday, this imagery is seen everywhere, from Ofrendas, to paper crafts, and even to cartoons on newspapers.

Calaveras are not just confined to the Day of the Dead; they are also present in other celebrations and rituals across Mexico. Overall, the diverse types of calaveras—sugar skulls, wooden carvings, and masks—each carry unique meanings and play …

2023年12月14日 · Calaveritas are quick-witted, often humorous caricatures that intentionally highlight an aspect of the personality of the targeted subject, together with a rhyme or poem alluding to the deeds of the character in question. In Mexico, calaveritas are used in many different ways and formats.

Calaveras, which means "skulls" in Spanish, is a term that references both the physical representations of skulls often seen in Día de los Muertos celebrations and the poems themselves. The most recognizable form of calavera poetry usually takes the shape of quatrains—four-line verses filled with witty remarks and jibes penned in the spirit ...