CALAVERAS

They are cultural symbols of the country’s iconic holiday, Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. But nowhere do you see the dead portrayed more distinctly than at the Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato. If they couldn’t pay, the bodies of their loved ones were removed from the crypts and stored in a building. Due to Guanajuanto’s dry and hot climate, many of the bodies that were removed from crypts had naturally mummified. (Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

San Antonio’s ‘Duke of Calaveras’ writes Day of the Dead poem about former Mayor Henry CisnerosPublished: October 15, 2020, 11:14 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the “Duke of Calaveras,” wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros. The poem is recited by UTSA professor Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark.

San Antonio's 'Duke of Calaveras' writes Day of the Dead poem about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwirePublished: October 15, 2020, 10:53 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the "Duke of Calaveras," wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former baseball stars Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

San Antonio's 'Duke of Calaveras' writes Day of the Dead poem about Ellen Riojas ClarkPublished: October 15, 2020, 10:49 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the "Duke of Calaveras," wrote this Day of the Dead poem about Ellen Riojas Clark.

SAN ANTONIO – For some San Antonio families, Day of the Dead means writing Calaveras which poke fun at those you love or despise through poems. Calaveras are common in Mexico, but how did the Calavera come to San Antonio? “One person brought them over, Moises Espino del Castillo,” said Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark, UTSA division of Bicultural-Bilingual studies. He initially was hesitant because he was a Spanish professor and all his work was done in Spanish. “I think that is just one of the most incredible things that you can single handedly say this person brought Calaveras to San Antonio, Texas.”Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

Story behind the man who brought the Calavera to life in San AntonioPublished: October 14, 2020, 1:58 pmFor some San Antonio families, Day of the Dead means writing Calaveras which poke fun at those you love or despise through poems. Calaveras are common in Mexico, but how did the Calavera come to San Antonio?

SAN ANTONIO – Calaveras are not just the painted skulls you see every year. They are symbolic in many ways for Dia de Muertos. Calaveras can be written or read out load, and are mostly satirical, humorous or poetic. In this Day of the Dead story, we explain how the Calavera has been used traditionally over generations to comment on society, people, politics and entertainment. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

SAN ANTONIO – Calaveras are the decorative skulls you see everywhere during Day of the Dead, and the most popular ones we see today were inspired by a Mexican printmaker named Jose Guadalupe Posada. They were so successful and controversial that they forced a governor out of office, but they also forced Posada to flee his new enemies. When the Mexican revolution was just beginning, Posada published what would become his most famous image, “La Catrina.”At the time, many of Mexico’s ruling class were obsessed with acting and looking European. Today, many consider Posada the father of modern Mexican art and “La Catrina” has become the icon of Day of the Dead. Find more KSAT Day of the Dead stories below:Ancient origins of Day of the DeadVisit KSAT.com’s Day of the Dead section to learn more about the holiday