Día de los Muertos

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  1. 2. What is the land of the dead called?
  2. 4. The skulls used for decoration during Día de los Muertos
  3. 5. A doughnut shaped bread with pink sugar that is placed on ofrendas during Día de los Muertos
  4. 7. Día de los Muertos is a ___ of life, death, and family
  5. 9. The angels that represent the souls of children who have passed
  6. 11. What are the masks that are worn on Día de los Muertos called?
  7. 13. How many days does Día de los Muertos last?
  8. 15. A sugar paste that is used to make decorative figures like skulls
  9. 17. A sweet bread that is eaten during Día de los Muertos
  10. 18. The candles that are lit during Día de los Muertos
  11. 19. A traditional Mexican drink associated with Día de los Muertos that is made with corn meal, water, and fruit flavorings
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  1. 1. The colorful tissue paper this is used to decorate during Día de los Muertos is called what?
  2. 3. Skeletons dressed like rich women that represent death
  3. 6. What are the bright marigolds that decorate ofrendas called?
  4. 8. A thick sauce made from chilies, sesame seeds, spices, chocolate, and fruit that is eaten during Día de los Muertos
  5. 10. Día de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated during which month?
  6. 12. The alters that are set up in homes to welcome the souls of the dead are called what?
  7. 14. The ceremony that takes place in the cemetery where candles are lit to guide souls to their ofrendas
  8. 16. Many ofrendas include a ___ of the person who has passed