Blue Sky Clayworks Collectibles Titled: Day of the Dead Owl Sugar Skull Item # : 17768 Tealight Candle Holder Material: Ceramic Measures: 6 L X 6 W X 7 H inches An owl is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge in mythology and folklore they can also mean transition and time, telling you that you need to change your course. Think about the decisions you have to make. The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) celebrations are a reminder that those friends and family are still close and are not gone from our lives. It is a time to celebrate their accomplishments, honor them, and cherish our memories of them.