Comida
These popular street foods are typically served on small corn tortillas and filled with meats, vegetables, or other ingredients
What are tacos
In Coco, Mama Coco holds this relationship with Miguel
Who is his great grandma
These two common items are prominently displayed on Day of the Dead altars to honor and celebrate deceased loved ones, symbolizing remembrance and the connection between the living and the dead
What are calaveras (skulls) or cempasuchil (marigold flowers)
This Nobel Peace Prize finalist famously said that "Mexico will pay for the wall"
Who is Donald Trump
These colorful candies (orange, yellow, and white), shaped like small triangles, are one of the most iconic Halloween treats in the United States
What is candy corn
This staple food is the foundation of tortillas, tamales, and many other traditional Mexican dishes
What is corn
Miguel idolizes Ernesto de la Cruz, whose signature performances feature this instrument that also becomes central to Miguel's journey in Coco
What is a guitar
Dia de los Muertos is typically celebrated across this many days
What are two days Nov 1 to Nov 2
What is September
This friendly ghost has starred in cartoons, movies, and comics since the 1940s
Who is Casper
This rich sauce from Puebla can contain dozens of ingredients, including chiles, spices, nuts, and chocolate
what is mole
What is the family business that Miguel's family wanted him to focus on / join?
What is their family shoemaking business
Dia de los Muertos is believed to have Indigenous Mesoamerican roots dating back thousands of years, but it was later shaped by these colonizers who arrived in what is now Mexico during the 16th century
Who are Spanish colonizers
Mexico is home to this ancient civilization that built the famous pyramid at Chichén Itzá
This sports championship series is often played during Halloween week and sometimes even on Halloween night
What is baseball
This sweet bread is traditionally enjoyed during Día de los Muertos
What is Pan de Muerto
Long believed to have abandoned his family, this character is revealed to be Mama Coco's father and the true writer of many famous songs
Who is Hector
Dia de los Muertos combines Catholic observances with traditions from this civilization, whose empire was centered in Tenochtitlan
Who were the Aztecs
Mexico's flag features an eagle holding a snake while perched on this type of plant
What is a cactus
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, this "Pumpkin King" of Halloween Town dreams of taking over Christmas
Who is Jack Skellington
This ancient Mexican beverage is made from fermented agave sap and predates tequila by centuries.
What is pulque
This loyal dog accompanies Miguel on his journey through the land of the dead
Who is Dante
Families create home altars adorned with photos, food, and gifts to welcome the spirits of loved ones during Dias de los Muertos. These altars share their name with the Spanish word meaning “offering.”
What are ofrendas
After soccer, this sport is the second most popular sport in the country
What is baseball
The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originally involved this vegetable before pumpkins became popular in North America
What are turnips