Many people paint their faces in colorful swathes to resemble the skulls for Dia de los Muertos The idea behind these masks (and to this extent, face-paint) is being able to put their fears of death aside for a time and get in touch with their mischievious side. Sugar skull facepaint is culturally beautiful, has significant meaning, and is a way to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on.

Bride and Groom
A symbol of eternal romance, two souls forever side-by-side through life and beyond the veil. For some reason, this bride seemed to have lost her groom... She was alone.

The color "white" also represents purity, hope, and renewal of the spirit after death.

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From the gallery https://pbase.com/britestar/day_of_the_dead_2019