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Symbols and Decorations
Día de los Muertos
Traditions and Practices
Coco
200

Skeleton in Spanish

What is Calaca

200

A common flower used in decorations for Día de los Muertos

What are "cempasúchil" or the "flower of the dead" (Marigolds)

200

This Hispanic holiday has been celebrated for 3000 years

What is Día de los Muertos

200

It is a central element of a Día de los Muertos altar

What is an "ofrenda" 

200

Miguel's family made this clothing item

What are shoes

400

Spanish word for Skull

What is Calaveras

400

The name for the colorful, intricately cut tissue paper used as decorations

What is papel picado

400

The earliest roots of Día de los Muertos can be traced back to these native peoples

What are the Aztecs

400

These flowers are placed as a pathway on the altar to guide the spirits. 

What are marigolds 

400

The instrument that Miguel plays in the Movie

What is a guitar
600

Candle in Spanish

What is Vela

600

 A skull, often seen in decorations

What is a "calavera"

600

These are used to guide the spirits back to their families, symbolizing hope and remembrance.

What are Candles


600

These items are often placed on the ofrenda for deceased children. 

What are toys and candy commonly included for "angelitos"

600

$815 million

What is the gross revenue of Coco

800

Spanish phrase for "Procession of Souls"

What is "Procesión de ánimas"


800

A traditional sweet bread, often decorated with bone-like shapes.

What is "Pan de Muerto"

800

According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened for adults on this day

What is November 2nd

800

These popular foods are commonly found at a Día De Los Muertos. 

What are tamales, atole and mole

800

The song that Hector writes for his daughter 

What is "Remember me"

1000

Halloween in Spanish

What is Halloween (they aren't the same holiday)

1000

What is the Spanish word for the incense burned to ward off evil spirits?

What is Copal

1000

These insects complete their long journey to Mexico around Día de los Muertos

What are Monarch butterflies

1000

Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life and remembrance, often confused with what US celebration.

What is Halloween?

1000

The most important message in Coco

What is family