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 |  Subject: Mattel Is Releasing A New “Day Of The Dead” Barbie Doll For 2020  Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:47 am | |
| Mattel Is Releasing A New “Day Of The Dead” Barbie Doll For 2020
October 20, 2020 by SkyWatch Editor
 In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awaken and celebrate with them. As Romper reports, the 2020 doll flaunts a pale pink lace hoop skirt underlaid with a colorful floral pattern (interspersed with a few skulls). Her braided updo features flowers to match, and her makeup is painted to emulate the beautiful calaveras, or decorative skulls, that are seen at many Día de Muertos celebrations. Last year’s Barbie, on the other hand, has two long braids with blue highlights, and she wears a black trumpet-flared gown adorned with butterflies and flowers. Both dolls capture the festive nature of the Mexican holiday, when the souls of the deceased are said to return to their families for a music- and food-filled fête. It begins at midnight on Halloween—the souls of children arrive first, and adults follow 24 hours later… (READ MORE) |
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