*** About La Catrina: La Catrina is a figure deeply rooted in Mexican culture, often associated with the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Originally created by printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, La Catrina was intended as a satirical portrait of Mexicans who aspired to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the early 20th century. Today, La Catrina has been embraced as a symbol of the holiday and represents the joyous nature of Mexican attitudes toward death, seeing it as a natural phase of life rather than a tragic end. The elaborate makeup and costumes that mimic her appearance are meant to honor deceased loved ones and invite them back to the world of the living for a day. This figure has also gained international recognition, becoming an icon of Mexican art and heritage.

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