# Glamor Skeleton Celebrations Cult Of Saint Death By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritual-transvestite-skeletons-cult-of-saint-death References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/the-strange-cult-of-saint-death/) & [socyberty](http://www.socyberty.com/Death/The-Strange-Cult-of-Santa-Muerte-Saint-Death.346735) In South America they believe that Santa Muerte (Saint Death) will visit you one day and strangely will take the form of a female dressed up to the nines. The tradition is an age old mix of cultural rituals with some [pagan, supernatural, black magic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics) and an odd [Catholic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce) saint thrown in for good measure. With this South American tradition as well as apparent salvation and safe passage to the other side, it also provides colourful and stunning images full of [grinning skeletons in satin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle) and pears. Enjoy le macabre. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **South American Tradition:** Explore the cultural and supernatural elements of South American traditions, such as the belief in Santa Muerte, providing opportunities for unique experiences and immersive storytelling. - **Mix of Cultural Rituals:** Embrace the blend of cultural rituals, pagan practices, supernatural beliefs, and Catholic influences, creating a space for innovative and inclusive event planning and immersive experiences. - **Glamor Skeleton Aesthetics:** Tap into the captivating allure of glamorized skeletons in fashion and aesthetics, opening up opportunities for unique collaborations between fashion designers and artists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** The fusion of cultural rituals and supernatural traditions presents an opportunity for event planners to create immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences that cater to diverse and niche audiences. - **Art and Fashion:** The aesthetics of glamorized skeletons offer a chance for collaboration between artists and fashion designers, showcasing the unique fusion of art and fashion in a distinct and visually appealing way. - **Cultural Tourism:** The South American tradition of Santa Muerte and the visual appeal of glamorized skeletons create opportunities in cultural tourism, attracting visitors interested in exploring unique rituals and experiencing vibrant celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Celebratory Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distil-your-world-mexico.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Mexican Heritage Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-launches.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md) - [Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Textural Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-collection.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-los-muertos.md)