Pop Culture
This 2017 Disney movie popularized Dia de Los Muertos.
Coco
This golden-Orange flower is often used on and for Dia de Los Muertos
Marigolds/Cempasuchil
Where do people often go to honor their loved ones during this time?
Cemeteries
This alcoholic drink is popularly left on altars.
Tequila
Dia de Los Muertos has roots in this indigenous culture.
Aztec
Dia de Los Muertos is often confused with this holiday.
Halloween
These colorful tissue paper-like banners hang across streets during Dia de Los Muertos.
Papel Picado
These are parties held in the streets with people often dressing up.
Parades
Children often receive these as gifts during Dia de Los Muertos.
Sugar Skulls
Due to its blend with Catholic Culture, many people go where on Dia de Los Muertos?
Church
This animated movie featuring Dia de Los Muertos preceded Coco, but didn’t become as popular. It featured songs by Radiohead and Mumford & Sons
The Book of Life
These sea objects are often worn on clothing to make noise for the dead.
Shells
People set up these with photos and favorite food during Dia de Los Muertos.
Altars/ofrendas
Pan de Muerto or bread of the dead, is often decorated in the shape of these.
Bones
Children often go door to door during Dia de Los Muertos asking for sugar skulls, similar to this tradition.
Trick-or-Treating
Dia de Los Muertos helps souls find their way to what place?
The Afterlife/Paradise/Heaven
People light these so the dead can find their way back home.
Candles.
On October 31st and November 1st these little ones are honored as part of Dia de Los Muertos.
Babies and children.
What popular flavor of candy is popular during Dia de Los Muertos?
Pumpkin
Dia de Los Muertos coincides with this day of Christian rememberance.
All Souls Day
This 2015 James Bond film opens with a Dia de Los muertos scene.
Spectre
What creatures, featured in Coco, has become a symbol for guiding souls during Dia de Los Muertos?
Alebrijes
On October 27th, these “family members“ (patrons of Saint Francis) are honored.
Pets.
Some people put marigolds petals in their tequila turning the drink this color.
Golden/orange
These Mexican bands are often hired to play music during Dia de Los Muertos festivities.
Mariachi Bands