Dia de Los Muertos - Crossword Puzzle

2. candles that are lit in order to help guide the spirits of the person who died to their altars
4. A pretty well-known and iconic figure of a nicely dressed female skeleton that was made by José Guadalupe Posada.
6. is the graveyard where families often gather so they can clean graves, decorate them, and sometimes even spend the night.
7. Known as the flower of the dead. It is a bright-colored flower, typically yellow and orange.
11. tomb or grave
13. A ceremony in the cemetery involving lighting many candles to guide the deceased's spirits
14. A term that is used to refer to the souls of deceased children.
15. an altar or offering for a love one who passed away

1. is an incense that is used in ceremonies to clean the space and guide the spirits
3. the most important element for Day of the Dead, typically created in homes for loved ones who have passed.
5. a decoration used for many festivities in Mexico
8. skeletons of a person used as decorations or Day of The Dead activities
9. de azúcar: Sugar skull
10. bread specifically made for Day of the Dead...typically has a sphere in the center to represent a cranium and channels to represent bones
12. Souls or spirits