Spanish words
Spanish word for flowers
flores
What is the main flower for an altar
cempasúchil/ marigold
what does purple papél picado stand for
catholic religion
what can be used to represent air
Papél picado
where did the day of the dead originate
Mexico
spanish word for tomb
tumba
what is colorful Mexican folk art sculptures of fantasy of mythical creatures also known as spirit guides
alebrijes
what does orange papél picado stand for
mourning
what can be used to represent earth
food/fruit
how many years ago did the day of the dead originate
over three thousand years ago
spanish word for cross
cruz
what is the biggest symbol for the day of the dead
catrina
what does white papél picado stand for
children
what can be used to represent water
water/drink
who were the three groups it began with
Aztecs, Mayans and the Toltecs
Spanish word for coffin or casket
ataúd
what is incense used for by the aztecs
an offering to the gods
what does red papél picado stand for
warriors or women who have died giving birth
what can be used to represent fire
candles
When is the day of the dead
November 2
how do you say Angel in Spanish
Angel
what is the most comman drink on an altar
punch
what does blue papél picado stand for
people who have died in the water
where do you display the four basic elements
on an altar
when is the day of the little angels
November 1