Día de los Muertos , known in English as Day of the Dead , is a tradition that has been practiced for one thousand of years by autochthonic population like the Aztecs and Toltecs , according toPBS Education . It begins at midnighton November 1 , when it is believed that thesouls of gone childrenare reunify with their family unit for 24 hours , and endure through November 2 , which is for the spirits of adults . In short , it ’s a meter to remember and honor our deceased loved ones . In popular culture , this solemnisation is now often relate with the mental imagery of skulls decorated with colorful flowers , cognize asLa Calavera Catrina , or " the elegant skull . "
Now , LEGOhas recreated this iconic look for a unexampled 141 - slice Brick Headz gear up that honour the holiday . The set takes the traditional skull and blend in it with colorful designs on the face with a dark pink chapeau encircled with flowers and an equally vivacious outfit . Once entirely constructed , the physique stands on a groundwork at about 3.5 - in improbable . Though the hardening is presently backordered on the LEGO land site , you may still put your ordering , and it will ship by October 21 .
Though LEGO may only be foreground this icon now , La Calavera Catrinaactually has a far longer account than many might expect . According toNational Geographic , Mexican illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada originated the look for a series of satirical newspaper drafting starting in 1910 . The spirit was eventually take over to celebrate the Day of the Dead , and can now be found on T - shirts , figurines , and infinite other products sold around the world .
Learn more about this newLEGO setand the history ofDía de los MuertosandLa Calavera Catrina .
