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Calaverita poem generator
Calaveritas literarias are short rhyming poems written for Mexico's Day of the Dead, on 1 and 2 November, that playfully imagine Death coming for someone who is very much alive. Type the name of a friend, a cousin or a teacher and the generator writes several calaveritas ready to copy, plus Catrina-style names and the name framed with skulls, marigolds and candles. The poems are affectionate and funny, never cruel. Share them in the family chat, at school or in your status, and if you want to write your own, start from one of these and change the lines.
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Ideas to get started
- Catrina LunaCatrina Luna
- ๐ Maya ๐๐ Maya ๐
- Sugar Skull LeoSugar Skull Leo
- ๐ผ ๐ข๐ธ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐ผ๐ผ ๐ข๐ธ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐ผ
- Spirit of NicoSpirit of Nico
- Catrรญn DiegoCatrรญn Diego
- ๐ฏ Rose ๐ฏ๐ฏ Rose ๐ฏ
- Marigold LunaMarigold Luna
- Kira CalaveraKira Calavera
- ๐บ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐บ๐บ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐บ
Catrina and catrรญn names
- Elegant Catrina
- Marigold Catrina
- Graveyard Catrรญn
- Sweet Calaverita
- Rose Catrina
- Flower of the Dead
- Butterfly Catrina
- Mustached Catrรญn
- Dancing Calaca
- Sugar Catrina
Day of the Dead symbols to copy
- ๐
- โ
- ๐ผ
- ๐บ
- ๐ฏ
- ๐ฆด
- ๐
- ๐ซ
- ๐ถ
- ๐ฆ
- ๐
- โ
Short Day of the Dead captions
- ๐ผ Remembering them with love today
- ๐ฏ A candle for those still in our hearts
- ๐ La Catrina came by and kept dancing
- ๐บ Altar ready, heart full
- ๐ Pan de muerto and good memories
- ๐ฆ They always come back in November
How to use this tool well
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3. Troubleshoot compatibility
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Where does this text work?
Emoji such as ๐ ๐ผ ๐ฏ look different on every phone. The poems are plain text and work in any chat; decorated names may not be accepted in games.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a calaverita?
A calaverita literaria is a short rhyming poem from Mexico's Day of the Dead that humorously imagines La Catrina or Death coming for a living person. It is written with affection, as a joke among friends and family.
How do I make a calaverita with someone's name?
Type the name into the generator and pick the poem you like. Tap Copy and paste it into WhatsApp, a notebook or a card. You can change words so it mentions their job or hobbies.
When are calaveritas written?
They are shared in the days before and during the Day of the Dead, on 1 and 2 November. Many schools in Mexico hold calaverita contests at the end of October.
Are calaveritas in bad taste?
Not when they are written with affection: the tradition laughs at death, not at the person. Avoid jokes about illness or recent losses and think about who will read it.
