Traditions
Families create these special displays to honor loved ones who have passed away
What is an ofrenda (altar)?
These colorful skulls are often decorated with icing and bright designs.
What are sugar skulls?
This sweet bread is traditionally enjoyed during Día de los Muertos.
What is Pan de Muerto?
People often paint their faces to resemble these colorful figures
What are sugar skulls?
These bright orange flowers are believed to help guide spirits back home.
What are marigolds?
This decorative paper is cut into intricate patterns and hung during celebrations.
What is papel picado?
This skull-shaped candy is often decorated with colorful icing.
What is a sugar skull?
This holiday celebrates remembrance rather than fear
What is Día de los Muertos?
Families often place these cherished memories of loved ones on an altar.
What are photographs?
Candles are used for this purpose during Día de los Muertos.
What is guiding spirits home?
Families often place a loved one's favorite versions of these on the altar.
What are food and drinks?
These humorous poems are written about death in a playful way
What are calaveritas?
Many families visit these places to clean graves, share stories, and celebrate loved ones.
What are cemeteries?
This elegant female skeleton is one of the most recognized symbols of the holiday
Who is La Catrina?
This beverage is commonly enjoyed during Día de los Muertos celebrations.
What is hot chocolate?
This country is most closely associated with Día de los Muertos
What is Mexico?
This traditional practice includes offering a loved one's favorite foods and drinks on an altar.
What is making offerings on an ofrenda?
These figures remind people to celebrate life and remember that death is a natural part of life.
What are calacas (skeletons)?
Tamales, mole, and Pan de Muerto are examples of these
What are traditional Día de los Muertos foods?
This organization recognized Día de los Muertos as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
What is UNESCO?