Symbols & Traditions (Día de los Muertos)
What flower is traditionally used to decorate altars and graves during Día de los Muertos?
What is a Marigold / Cempasúchil
What type of bread is baked and decorated for Día de los Muertos?
What is Pan de muerto
What colorful paper decoration is cut into intricate designs?
What is Papel picado
What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?
What is Samhain
What is the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S. for kids?
What is Witch or superhero
What is the name of the decorated altar created to honor deceased loved ones?
What is an Ofrenda
What drink is often placed on the altar to quench the spirits’ thirst?
What is water
What famous Mexican artist is often associated with Día de los Muertos imagery?
Who is José Guadalupe Posada
What country did Halloween traditions like carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating originate from?
What is Ireland
What candy is known for its orange, yellow, and white layers?
What is Candy corn
What sweet treat is shaped like a skull and often personalized with names?
What is a Sugar skull / Calavera de azúcar
What is the name of the traditional Mexican hot chocolate often served during celebrations?
What is Champurrado
What do painted skull faces symbolize during Día de los Muertos?
What is Celebration of life and death
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
What is To scare away spirits
What phrase do children say when asking for candy?
What is Trick or treat!
What two days are celebrated as Día de los Muertos?
What are November 1st and 2nd
What kind of music or dance might be part of a Día de los Muertos celebration?
What is Mariachi or folklórico
What is the name of the elegant female skeleton often seen in art and costumes?
What is La Catrina
What Christian holiday was created to replace Samhain?
What is All Saints’ Day
What type of costume is inspired by Día de los Muertos?
What is La Catrina or sugar skull face paint
What indigenous group influenced many Día de los Muertos traditions?
What is Aztecs
What is the purpose of papel picado in Día de los Muertos altars?
What is It represents the fragility of life
What type of visual art is commonly created to honor ancestors?
What is Altars / Ofrendas with photos and mementos
What is the name of the lantern made from a turnip in early Halloween traditions?
What is Jack-o’-lantern
What candy was voted most popular in the U.S. in recent years?
What is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups