Traditions & Symbols
What bright orange flower is know as the Flower of The Dead" and used to decorate altars?
What is the marigold?
What sweet bread, often topped with bone-shaped decorations, is made for Dia de Los Muertos?
What is Pan de Muertos?
In the movie "Coco", what is the name of the boy who dreams of becoming a musician?
Who is Miguel?
Translate "Dia de Los Muertos"
What is Day of the Dead?
This famous Mexican painter is known for her self- portraits and flowers in her hair?
Who is Frida Kahlo?
What is the name of the alter built to honor and welcome loved ones who have passed away?
What is the ofrenda?
What are the colorful skull-shaped candies called?
What are sugar skulls (calaveras de azucar)??
In "The Book of Life", what is the name of the main character who plays the guitar?
Who is Manolo Sanchez?
What does "calavera" mean in English?
What is skull?
This aritist created "La Calavera Catrina", the elegant skeleton seen in much of Dia de los Muertos art?
Who is Jose Guadalupe Posada?
What do candles on the alter represent?
Why is food placed on the altar?
To nourish and welcome the spirits after their long journey.
What song from "Coco" won the Oscar for the best original song?
What is "Remember Me"?
What does "La Catrina" mean?
What is the Elegant Lady (a fancy female skeleton figure)?
This musician is known as 'El Rey de la Cancion Ranchera" and is often honored on altars?
Vincente Fernandez?
Why are mirrors sometimes placed on the Ofrenda?
So spirits can see themselves when they return to visit.
What traditional drink made from chocolate, milk and cornmeal is often served with Pan de Muerto?
What is Champurrado?
What popular video game features sugar skull-inspired skins and decorations every October?
What is Fortnite or Overwatch?
What does "familia" mean?
What is family?
This Mexican artist was known for his murals and was married to Frida Kahlo
Who is Diego Rivera?
What do butterflies symbolize during Dia de los Muertos?
The returning spirits of loved ones, especially children.
What fruit is often used in offerings because of its sweetness and bright color, symbolizing the joy of life?
What are oranges or sometimes tangerines?
Which Disney short film also celebrates Dia de Los Muertos and features a little girl visiting an altar?
What is "Dia de Los Muertos" (Pixar Short Film 2013)
What is the Spanish word for "Butterfly", a symbol of returning spirits?
What is mariposa?
This revolutionary leader is often remembered for fighting for Mexican peasants during the revolution?
Who is Emiliano Zapato?