Tradiciones
What is an ofrenda used for?
To honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Who is the main character in Coco?
Miguel
What do marigold petals represent?
The path that guides spirits home
What does la familia mean?
The family
What tradition is shown when Miguel looks at the family ofrenda?
Honoring ancestors through photos and offerings.
What flower is traditionally used to guide spirits?
Cempasúchil (marigold)
Who is Miguel’s great-great-grandmother?
Mamá Imelda
What does a photo on the ofrenda symbolize?
It helps keep the memory of a loved one alive so they can visit
What does la ofrenda mean?
The offering/altar
What happens when Miguel strums Ernesto’s guitar?
He enters the Land of the Dead
What items are commonly placed on an ofrenda?
Photos, candles, food, flowers, sugar skulls, and personal items.
Who does Miguel believe is his great-great-grandfather at first?
Ernesto de la Cruz
What does the marigold bridge allow?
Spirits to cross into the Land of the Living
What does la música mean?
The music
What scene shows the importance of remembering loved ones?
When Héctor begins to fade because no one remembers him
Why are candles important during Día de los Muertos?
They help light the way for spirits to return.
Who actually turns out to be Miguel’s real ancestor?
Héctor
What does the guitar symbolize for Miguel?
His passion for music and connection to his family’s past
What does el espíritu mean?
The spirit
What does Miguel learn in the Land of the Dead?
The importance of family, memory, and telling the truth about the past
What is the purpose of visiting cemeteries during the celebration?
To clean and decorate graves and spend time remembering loved ones.
Which character is Miguel’s spirit guide in the Land of the Dead?
Dante
What does it mean when someone is “forgotten” in the Land of the Dead?
They disappear forever because no one in the living world remembers them
What does el alebrije mean?
spirit animal/creature
Which scene best represents the theme “family comes first”?
When Miguel sings “Remember Me” to Mamá Coco to help her remember her father