Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Candy Skull And Celtic Knot Tattoos

By Darren Hartley


The people who associate death with evil things tend to abhor it. People who consider death as a celebration of the life of deceased ancestors and loved ones are happy about it. Death gets a different interpretation depending on what part the world is being referred. In Mexico, their candy skull tattoos offer one of the most unique and colourful ways of celebrating death.

A death in Mexico can be compared to a festival instead of a mourning. Because of this, it has received some kind of cult status in that country. One has to see to believe the party-like atmosphere it creates. In the center of the celebration are the colorful candy skull tattoos, also considered to be a trademark of such an event.

There is a deeper meaning behind the Mexican creation and decorations of skulls made out of confectionery. These skulls are the focal points used in the designs of candy skull tattoos. These candy skulls are homemade and are made to adorn every tomb and household during the Day of the Dead festivities on the first 2 days of November. These skulls are offerings to the dead loved ones often combined with the favourite food or belongings of the dead.

Tattoos featuring endless paths are referred to as celtic knot tattoos. They are representations of eternal and never ending love, faith, loyalty and friendship. When having more than interwoven path, these celtic knots are also called love knots, seen as metaphors of life.

The knots pictured in celtic knot tattoos are sometimes called mystic knots and endless knots. The concept of beginnings and endings underlie the deeper spiritual meaning associated with the celtic knot symbol. There is no clarity seen in the beginning or end of the knot when these beautiful knots are viewed.

Because of the never ending path of the knot in celtic knot tattoos, it is also seen as a representation of an uninterrupted life cycle or a charm for warding off sicknesses or setbacks that otherwise may interfere with a calm and stable life.




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