Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican religious holiday that has grown in popularity over the years. The sugar skull has become a favorite design used in everything from art and tattoos to dinner plates. Known for their color and humor, Mexican sugar skulls embody a light-hearted view of death that many find refreshing. For those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos, death doesn’t mean the end of existence. Instead, life continues in another form after the earthly body has been shed.
The sugar skull is an integral part of tattoo iconography. A Day of the Dead skull tattoo is a great way to memorialize someone you’ve loved and lost. The colors and symbolism of sugar skull tattoo designs create a vibrant, living reminder of the loving connection between you and your loved one.
Even if you don’t have someone specific in mind, decorating your skin with a Dia de los Muertos skull tattoo is also a way to express your views on life and death, to communicate your personal philosophy or spirituality. Many people get sugar skull tattoos simply because they like the way it looks.
