​Adventures of Skel™
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Skelvis ™, Skelroid ™, Fetch ™, Skelily ™, many Mini-Skels ™,    
Armando ™ and Legsie ™
coming soon Skelily™ , Skelema ™, Skeljes and Professor SkelJon ™
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​                                          Story began: Halloween 2023 - October 31, 2023 

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​On a unseasonal warm Halloween night in 2023. Skel comes to life in a Rockland County town where magic still lingers. Born from a forgotten skeleton decoration and a child's wish for Halloween to never end, Skel jumped in the car with John to accompany him in the Halloween party adventure.

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​“Skeletons Aren’t Just for Halloween--
The Skel Crew Celebrates Every Season
Spreading Fun & Life Lessons All Year!”
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Skel's Holiday Adventure 
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by Matthew Fugazzie (Author),
​John R. Fugazzie (Author)

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​Skel's Holiday Adventure Kindle Edition
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author), 
John Fugazzie (Author)

Skel loves Halloween, but now he wants to celebrate every holiday!

Skel is a happy skeleton who can’t wait to celebrate Halloween each year. But he dreams of getting to take part in the festivities for every holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July—there’s so much fun to be had! Skel has a plan for the Skeleton Crew to join in on the celebrations together.

Skel and the Skeleton Crew enjoy spreading messages of positivity and good values. Children can laugh and read along with their adventures while learning important messages for growing up. Bring home Skel’s Holiday Adventure and let your kids get a jump start on reaching for the stars!

This book is ideal for young kids between ages 4 and 8. It will draw them in with the fun characters and teach them about friendship, kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and positivity. Skel's Holiday Adventure makes the perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions.

Skel and the Skeleton Crew are waiting for you to join them on their next big adventure!

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Skels & Ask Professor John:
​Teaching Life’s Lessons with Heart and Humor

The Skels have teamed up with Ask Professor John to bring fun, creativity, and wisdom to life’s most important lessons. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we inspire kids and adults alike to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. With a playful twist and a skeleton crew full of character, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together

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SkelClub:

Skels & Ask Professor John partner to spark joy, creativity, and wisdom in every interaction. Our mission is to teach life’s lessons with heart and humor, inspiring kids and adults to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together.

Professor SkelJon ™

Learn. Grow. Lead 
​​Embrace curiosity and keep growing—because learning never ends.

                    “Enjoy the Adventure and join the Adventure”

Skel ™

Skelvis ™

Skelroid ™

Fetch ™

Song written and performed by Skelvis™ Skel's twin brother

Skelvis Song with help from Matt Fugazzie

(Verse 1)
Skel awoke in his box on Halloween night
With a full moon shining and the stars so bright
He said, “Why can’t I have more than one spooky day?
I want more time to dance, laugh, and play!”
 
(Chorus)
Skel’s on an adventure, hip-bone hooray!
He wants to celebrate every holiday
Pumpkins to snowflakes, cobwebs to shamrocks
Skel will never have to go back into his box
 
(Verse 2)
On Thanksgiving day, he carved a big turkey
On the Fourth of July, he rode a jet ski
He sent Valentine’s chocolates to his friends’ homes
Then hopped on a sled singing “Jingle Bones”
 
(Chorus)
Skel’s on an adventure, hip-bone hooray!
He wants to celebrate every holiday
Pumpkins to snowflakes, cobwebs to shamrocks
Skel will never have to go back into his box
 
(Bridge)
Eggs in the spring, fireworks in the summer
Missing out on them would be a real bummer
Skel has a hat to go with every theme
Now he can live out his holiday dream!
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(Chorus)
Skel’s on an adventure, hip-bone hooray!
He wants to celebrate every holiday
Pumpkins to snowflakes, cobwebs to shamrocks
Skel will never have to go back into his box

(Chorus)
Skel’s on an adventure, hip-bone hooray!
He wants to celebrate every holiday
Pumpkins to snowflakes, cobwebs to shamrocks
Skel will never have to go back into his box

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Legsie and Armando™

“Strong Bones, Strong Spirits”

Meet Armando and Legsie, two Mini-Skels who’ve lost an arm and a leg—but never their determination. They remind us that life isn’t about what’s missing; it’s about what we still have and how we use it. Armando says, “I may have one less arm, but I’ve got twice the heart!” Legsie adds, “Losing a leg didn’t stop me—I just learned new ways to dance!”
Together, they show that challenges don’t define us—our courage and creativity do. Disabilities aren’t limitations; they’re opportunities to discover strength, resilience, and joy in new forms. Just like these Skels, we can all keep moving forward, one step or( hop) at a time.

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16 days till Ground hog day Feb 2

Will Skel see
​his shadow

Days till "Skels have Hearts" book # 2 released

​​20 days till 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy - Feb 6 - Feb 22

 
​20 days to Superbowl  Sun Feb. 8

​28 days to Valentines Day
​Sat Feb 14

​Presidents Day Feb 16

​34 days till Yankees first spring game vs Balt Fri Feb 20th

Lisa's Birthday Feb 24th

Matt's Birthday Feb 28th

Days till "Skels go Green" book # 3 released

 59 days to St Patrick's Day March 17

​69 days Opening Day for Yankees March 25 in SF

Jessi's Birthday March 27th

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April Book # 4

April Fools Day Apr 1

Easter April 5

Tyler's Birthday April 10th

May book # 5

Memorial Day May 26

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 11 in Mexico
​ending July 19th in Meadowlands

June Book # 6

Justin's Birthday June 3

July Book # 7

4th of July 

August Book # 8

Sept Book # 8

13th anniversary of the opening of the Dog Park at Van Saun, Sept. 21, 2013.

October 20th Mickey Mantle's and my Birthdate

National Chocolate Day Oct. 28th

387days to Halloween 2026  Saturday Oct 31st  Skel's 3rd Birthday

Dia de Muertos - Nov 1 and 2   Day of the Dead 

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​The Adventures of Skel, beginning with Skel’s origin on Halloween 2023:

The Adventures of Skel
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🎃 Origin Story: Halloween 2023  October 31, 2023 On a unseasonal warm Halloween night in 2023.

Skel comes to life in a Rockland County town where magic still lingers. Born from a forgotten skeleton decoration and a child's wish for Halloween to never end, Skel jumped in the car with John to accompany him in the Halloween party adventure.

🦴 Meet the Skeleton Crew

• Skel – 3'  The leader adventurous, witty skeleton who’s determined to break holiday boundaries.
• Skelvis - Skel's twin who arrived soon after Skel, He is a musician, it is hard to tell them apart. 
• Skelroid – 8-foot tall gentle giant with a booming laugh and a knack for fixing things.
• Chilleton – 6-foot skeleton still searching for his identity, often philosophical and poetic.
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                                  Holiday Skelsters

                   Skelentine Frost – Winter Wonderland                                                                                                                                                   Personality: Cool, calm, loves snowball fights.
                                                   Quirk: Leaves frosty footprints wherever he goes.
                    Skelentine – Valentine’s Day
                                                   Personality: Romantic, spreads love and hugs.
                                                   Quirk: Shoots heart-shaped arrows made of bones.
                   Skelentine Shamrock – St. Patrick’s Day                                                                                                                                                Personality: Lucky, cheerful, loves green everything.
                                                  Quirk: Paints his bones emerald for the holiday.
                  Skelentine Bunny – Easter
                                                  Personality: Energetic, loves hiding eggs.
                                                 Quirk: Hops everywhere—even though he has no muscles!
                  Skel of July – Independence Day
                                                 Personality: Patriotic, loves fireworks and parades.
                                                 Quirk: Wears a star-spangled ribcage vest.
​                  Skel-o-Ween – Halloween                                                                                                                                                                     Personality: Party planner, spooky but fun.
                                                 Quirk: Carries a pumpkin full of candy bones.
                  Skelentine Turkey – Thanksgiving                                                                                                                                                           Personality: Generous, loves feasts and gratitude.
                                                 Quirk: Wears a turkey feather boa around his neck.
                  Skelmas – Christmas                                                                                                                                                                                 Personality: Jolly, loves decorating and gift-giving.
                                                Quirk: Wraps presents with bone-patterned paper        

• Fetch Bone– The loyal dog skeleton with a nose for trouble and a heart of gold.
• Mini-Skels – 6 inches - A quirky group of tiny skeletons who add comic relief and unexpected wisdom and are getting around town and meeting others and welcoming new members of the adventures of Skel club.  156 mini-skels have been given out since October 4, 2025.

           Armando and Legsie, two Mini-Skels who’ve lost an arm and a leg.
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Make no bones about it, it is a club you have to be invited into but our mission is to welcome anyone aligned with our mission and goals..
​                   Skelentine Shamrock – St. Patrick’s Day                                          Personality: Lucky, cheerful, loves green everything.
                                          Quirk: Paints his bones emerald for the holiday.

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Differences between a female and male skeleton:

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• Brow Ridge: ​Typically more pronounced in males.
• Ribcage:  Males often have a larger, wider ribcage.
• Pelvis:  Females have a wider, more rounded pelvis for childbirth.
• Coccyx:  Females generally have a shorter, less curved coccyx.

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Skels Loves the ​Holidays!
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"Skel was sad on Halloween night,
He wanted more fun, more joy, more light!
Christmas came with bells that ring,
Valentine’s hearts made his bones sing!
Easter eggs in his ribs he’d hide,
Fourth of July—he marched with pride!
Now Skel knows what holidays do,
They bring love and laughter to me and you!"
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Skel’s Perspective on Death

“To me, death isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning of a new kind of adventure! Sure, I don’t have skin or muscles anymore, but that just means I never get tired or cold. I can dance all night, play with my skeleton dog, and even join in on holidays I never got to enjoy before. People think skeletons are scary, but I’m here to show them that life after life can be full of fun, friendship, and a little bit of mischief!”
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Watching NY Giants games has been killing Skel over past two years

Skel wants to add Christmas to his celebrations...wants to replace Elf on the Shelf 

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The Church and Skeletons 

Christian tradition, especially within Catholic and some Protestant branches, regards skeletons and skull imagery through a symbolic lens rather than as literal objects of veneration.

​Here's an overview of how the Church views such imagery:

⚰️ 1. Memento Mori – “Remember You Must Die”

• Skeletons and skulls serve as reminders of human mortality. The Latin phrase memento mori encourages reflection on life's brevity and one’s spiritual readiness. [catholic.com], [outofthebo…arning.org]
• These images frequently appear in church décor—on memorial plaques, tombs, and frescoes—to prompt us toward moral living and preparation for the afterlife. [outofthebo…arning.org]

🕊️ 2. Biblical Symbolism of Bones and Skulls

• Passages like Golgotha (“place of the skull,” where Christ was crucified) evoke themes of death and redemption. [divinenarratives.org]
• Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37) uses bone imagery to signify resurrection and spiritual renewal. [divinenarratives.org]

🎨 3. Spiritual Reminders in Christian Art

• In paintings and sculptures, skulls symbolize penance, detachment from worldly goods, and contemplation of mortality—seen in Vanitas still lifes or holding at Saint Jerome’s desk. [divinenarratives.org], [catholic.com]
• In medieval and early modern churches across Europe, skeleton murals and ossuary decorations (e.g., Hourglass-bearing skeletons) were used to instruct on life’s fragility and the urgency of spiritual vigilance. [outofthebo…arning.org]

🏛️ 4. Ossuaries & Decorated Skeletons

• Some churches feature actual human bones arranged symbolically—most notably the Sedlec Ossuary (Czech Republic). [divinenarratives.org], [alamy.com]
• Between the 16th–18th centuries, Catholic churches even adorned the remains of martyrs with jewels, transforming them into relics venerated as witnesses to faith. [alamy.com], [reddit.com]

✅ Summing It Up

• Symbolic Intent: Skeletons remind believers of mortality (memento mori), calling them to repentance, moral focus, and preparation for eternal life.
• Not Worship: These reminders are meant for contemplation, not reverence or idolization.
• Focus on Resurrection: Crucially, the imagery also affirms the Christian promise of life after death—transforming death from a terminus to a spiritual passage.

Here are several notable examples of churches and artworks featuring skeleton‑related imagery, spanning Christian tradition and memento mori symbolism:

🕍 Sedlec Ossuary (Church of Bones), Czech Republic

• Located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Kutná Hora, this chapel houses the remains of an estimated 40,000–70,000 people, artistically arranged into chandeliers, garlands, and even a heraldic coat of arms—all crafted from real human bones. [en.wikipedia.org], [delveintoeurope.com]

🦴 Capuchin Crypt, Rome

• Beneath Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, this underground ossuary contains the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars. Bones and skulls form chandeliers, arches, and symbolic patterns meant to remind visitors of the impermanence of life. [en.wikipedia.org], [througheternity.com]

🎨 Danse Macabre Frescoes (Dance of Death)

• Medieval church murals across Europe, such as the 1474 fresco in St. Mary of the Rocks, Beram (Croatia), and the 1490 mural in Holy Trinity Church, Hrastovlje (Slovenia), depict skeletons leading people from all social ranks—popes to peasants—in a moralistic "dance toward the grave". [en.wikipedia.org], [worldhistory.org], [atlasobscura.com]

🖋️ Paintings of Saint Jerome with Skull

• Renowned Christian artworks often depict Saint Jerome in contemplation with a skull on his desk—such as Albrecht Dürer's engraving Saint Jerome in His Study and Joos van Cleve’s 1528 painting Saint Jerome in His Study. The skull symbolizes mortality and spiritual reflection (memento mori). [brooklynmuseum.org], [artmuseum….nceton.edu], [catholiccompany.com]

Why Skeleton Imagery Matters

• Memento Mori: Both ossuaries and artworks serve as stark reminders of death’s inevitability, urging viewers toward repentance and spiritual reflection.
• Democratizing Death: Danse Macabre art emphasizes that death spares no social class, encouraging humility.
• Symbols of Resurrection: In ossuaries like Sedlec and the Capuchin Crypt, bone arrangements—especially near altars and crypts—underscore themes of resurrection and eternal life.

Here are visual examples of the two most iconic Danse Macabre frescoes:

1. Holy Trinity Church, Hrastovlje (Slovenia)

• Wikimedia Commons showcases a public-domain photograph of the 1490 fresco painted by Janez (John) of Kastav:
  Danse Macabre fresco – Hrastovlje
  [commons.wi…imedia.org]
• Atlas Obscura provides a striking close-up view:
  Close-up – Atlas Obscura [atlasobscura.com]

2. St. Mary’s Church (Sanctuary of St. Mary of the Rocks), Beram (Croatia)

• World History Encyclopedia features a high-resolution version of Vincent of Kastav’s 1474 fresco:
  Danse Macabre – Beram
  [worldhistory.org]
• Wikimedia Commons offers a free-licensed image:
  Beram, Church Maria in Rock – Dance of Death [commons.wi…imedia.org]

You can click each link to view the full-size images.