Common Facts
What does "Día de los muertos" mean in English?
Day of the dead
Which century do sugar skulls date back to?
The 18th Century
What are the two main traditional symbols of Día de los muertos?
Calaca and Calavera (Skull and Skeleton)
When is Día de los muertos celebrated? (Dates)
November 1st and 2nd
What are the two most common foods found on Día de los muertos?
Pan de muertos and sugar skulls
Why do they celebrate Día de los muertos?
To honor and remember deceased loved ones
What specific type of flower mark the children's graves?
White Orchids
During Día de los muertos, we see lots of skulls. What are these skulls called? (En español!)
Calaveras
What do families do to the graves of loved ones during Día de los muertos?
Decorate and clean the graves
What catholic holidays does Día de los muertos coincide with?
All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day
What specific type of flower marks the adult's graves AND what color are they?
BONUS 200 points if you tell me in ESPAÑOL
Orange Marigolds
(Cempasuchil)
Around Día de los muertos time, we see many esqueletos (skeletons) used as decorations and representations. What are these esqueletos called?
Calacas
What group of people wanted to get rid of Día de los muertos, but failed?
The Spaniards
Fill in the blank. Catholic Churches have special __ for Día de los muertos.
Masses
What is the name of the most iconic skeleton?
La Catrina
There is a nickname in Spanish given to the deceased children we celebrate on Día de todos los santos. What is that nickname?
Angelitos (Little Angels)
There is a Día de los muertos ceremony that takes place in cemeteries where many candles are lit. What is this ceremony known as? (EN español!)
Iluminación