Dia de los muertos Crossword Puzzle

2. altar de muertos: to honor deceased loved ones. These altars are decorated with items like photos, candles, marigolds, and offerings of food and drink, based on the belief that the spirits of the dead return to visit during the celebration.
4. : A glass of liquid to quench the thirst of the traveling souls.
6. personales : Personal objects and mementos belonging to the deceased.
8. de azúcar: Decorative sugar skulls, often inscribed with a person's name on the forehead.
10. : The favorite foods of the departed, prepared for them to enjoy after their long journey.
12. o copal: Incense made from tree resin that purifies the air and helps guide the spirits.
13. : The vibrant orange marigold flowers, also known as flor de muerto, whose scent is believed to guide spirits back to the world of the living.
15. Catrina: An elegant, skeleton figure dressed in fine clothing, originally created by artist José Guadalupe Posada.

1. : candles.
3. : A photograph of the deceased, prominently displayed on the ofrenda to honor their memory.
5. : A decorative arch, often made of cempasúchil flowers, that marks the gateway for the spirits.
7. : Whimsical, often dancing, skeleton figures that represent the joyful and celebratory aspect of death.
9. picado : Colorful tissue paper with intricate, festive designs representing the wind and the fragility of life.
11. :The main altar created in homes and cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones.
14. de muerto : A sweet bread with decorative bones baked on top, representing the departed.