Food
This traditional sweet bread that is baked and eaten by the families of the dead and placed on the ofrenda altar is called what?
El pan de muertos
Offerings for the dead are usually placed on this ceremonial area.
El altar
What are skeletons called in Spanish?
El esqueletos
When is Dia de Muertos?
El Novembre 1 y 2
Which flower is used to decorate the altars.
Cempasuchil
What is food that is placed on the altar for the deceased called?
La comida
People also place things on these markers of a dead person's body.
La tumba
What is the skull of a skeleton called?
La calavera
All Saints Day
Which paper is cut and hung above the altar?
El papel picado
This hot Mexican drink is made with cornstarch and is used to nourish and wam the spirits when they return or leave.
Atole
Tombs are usually placed in groups which are called what?
El cementario/ El panteon
Whimsical decorated skeleton figures are called what?
Las calacas
What are deceased children who are celebrated on Dia de Muertos called?
Los Angelitos
What is is the name of the female skeleton figure that is very popular during Dia de Muertos?
La Catrina
What is spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat called?
Mole
These are used on altars to help mark the route and guide the spirits to their respective homes.
La vela
Skeleton decorations made with sugar are called what?
Las calaveras de azucar
Who invaded Mexico and made Dia de Muertos on the same days as some Catholic holidays?
The Spanish
Pictures of who are placed on the altar in hopes to protect those who died in the after life?
Saints
Food is often placed on the altar for the dead as part of what?
La ofrenda
This resin used as incense is placed on the altar to help guide the spirits home is called what?
El copal
What do teenagers wear when parading through streets to collect coins and candy?
Skull masks
What instrument with keys is played as part of Mexican folk music?
Accordion
What is the name of the artist that created La Catrina?
Jose Guadelupe Posada