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A skeleton symbolizes death or secrets. It could also be a symbol of an underlying truth. Many people say the phrase "skeletons in the closet" meaning that someone has a lot of secrets being kept hidden away.
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∙ 14y agoIt represents death and all things scary, which falls in with the over-all theme of Halloween.
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∙ 13y agoSkull and crossbones can mean warning, danger or caution
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∙ 11y agoThey represent the bones of a dead person
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∙ 6y agothey represent the dead
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What is the definition for the word calaca?
A skeleton used during the day of the dead.
What does the petals on the ground that are a pathway for the dead signify in the day of the dead?
Well, I think you pretty much answered your own question there! ;) They signify a pathway for the spirits to follow to get to the alters built for them by their families! :D
What are the day of the dead skeleton masks called in spanish?
"Dia de los Muertos" or Day of the Dead (November 1st and 2nd)
What does the calaca symbolize?
A calaca is a skeleton made by the Mexicans during the day of the dead.
What types of crafts are created for day of the dead?
people make skeleton heads by molding candy
What is a metaphor for a skeleton?
A metaphor of a skeleton is suggesting that the skeleton is the remains of something dead, therefor to have a skeleton you have the remains of something dead or gone."There is a skeleton here" -talking about something that has gone and will never return but is not actually a skeleton.
Why are skeletons part of day of the dead?
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
How do you use the word signify in a sentence?
The ringing of the bell will signify that it is time for class to begin.
What is the missing word in the proverb A misty morning does not signify a blank day?
The missing word in the proverb is "miserable." The full proverb is "A misty morning does not signify a miserable day."
Why are there skeleton dolls for dia de los muertos?
Well...that saying is spanish and it means day of the dead so you can kind of see why skeletons and dead kind of go together
What does black signify in the day of the dead celebration?
Black is the traditional mourning color- the color of arm , so to speak of funerals, Undertakers, coffins, hearses, etc.
What do you call an angry skeleton?
dead bones
