The basics
What does "Día de los Muertos" translate to in English?
What is Day of the Dead?
This bright orange flower is known as the "flower of the dead" and is used to guide spirits back home.
What is the Marigold (or Cempasúchil)?
These sweet, decorated treats made of molded sugar often have names written across their foreheads.
What are sugar skulls?
What body part is painted on people's faces during Día de los Muertos parades and festivities?
What is a Skull
Which 2017 Disney-Pixar animated film brought Día de los Muertos traditions to audiences worldwide?
What is Coco?
What month of the year is Día de los Muertos primarily celebrated?
What is November? (November 1st & 2nd)
These decorative, colorful tissue paper sheets feature intricate cut-out designs and represent the element of wind.
What is Papel Picado?
Translate "Pan de Muerto" into English.
What is Bread of the Dead?
Created by artist José Guadalupe Posada, this elegant skeleton lady dressed in a high-society hat became an iconic symbol of the holiday.
What is La Catrina?
Before Spanish colonization, Día de los Muertos originated from the traditions of indigenous groups, primarily this ancient empire in Mexico.
Who are the Aztecs?
In which country did this holiday originate?
What is Mexico?
Families place these items on the altar to help guide spirits with light and show them the way.
What are Candles (or Veladoras)?
This traditional warm Mexican beverage, made from masa (corn dough), milk, cinnamon, and sugar, is frequently served during the holiday.
What is Atole?
Families visit this location on the night of Día de los Muertos to clean graves, light candles, and play music.
What is a cemetery
In the movie Coco, what kind of dog is Miguel's companion, Dante, named after a hairless Mexican breed?
What is a Xoloitzcuintle (or Xolo)?
True or False: Día de los Muertos is Mexico's version of Halloween.
What is False?
An ofrenda must represent the four natural elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, and this element, which quenches the spirits' thirst after their long journey.
What is Water?
Pan de Muerto is a sweet bread often topped with dough shaped like these human body parts.
What are Bones?
These colorful Mexican folk-art sculptures of mythical or fantastical creatures are often associated with guiding spirits.
What are Alebrijes?
What 2014 animated film produced by Guillermo del Toro features Manolo entering the Land of the Remembered?
What is The Book of Life?
November 1st is often dedicated specifically to remembering deceased children, a day known by this name.
What is Día de los Inocentes (or Día de los Angelitos)?
What is typically placed on the top tier or center of an ofrenda to identify the loved ones being honored?
What are Photos
This rich Mexican sauce made from chilis, spices, and chocolate is a popular traditional dish served on altars.
What is Mole?
Short, humorous, and rhyming poems written for Día de los Muertos that lightheartedly poke fun at living friends or public figures are called this.
What are Calaveritas Literarias?
The massive Día de los Muertos street parade in Mexico City was actually inspired by an opening scene from which 2015 James Bond film?
What is Spectre?