Spanish words
What is
Papél Picado
elements
origins
100

Spanish word for flowers 

flores

100

What is the main flower for an altar

cempasúchil/ marigold

100

what does purple papél picado stand for 

catholic religion

100

what can be used to represent air 

Papél picado

100

where did the day of the dead originate 

Mexico

200

spanish word for tomb

tumba

200

what is colorful Mexican folk art sculptures of fantasy of mythical creatures also known as spirit guides 

alebrijes

200

what does orange papél picado stand for 

mourning

200

what can be used to represent earth

food/fruit

200

how many years ago did the day of the dead originate 

over three thousand years ago 

300

spanish word for cross

cruz

300

what is the biggest symbol for the day of the dead  

catrina 

300

what does white papél picado stand for

children

300

what can be used to represent water 

water/drink

300

who were the three groups it began with

Aztecs, Mayans and the Toltecs 

400

Spanish word for coffin or casket

ataúd

400

what is incense used for by the aztecs

an offering to the gods

400

what does red papél picado stand for 

warriors or women who have died giving birth

400

what can be used to represent fire

candles 

400

When is the day of the dead

November 2

500

how do you say Angel in Spanish

Angel

500

what is the most comman drink on an altar

punch

500

what does blue papél picado stand for

people who have died in the water

500

where do you display the four basic elements 

on an altar

500

when is the day of the little angels 

November 1

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