Mexican Culture

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  1. 5. Band A musical group consisting of four or more musicians.
  2. 7. A religious feast, festival, or party.
  3. 8. An annual celebration held on May 5th to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French empire at the battle of Pueblo.
  4. 9. Was used in making clothing along with bark and agave.
  5. 10. to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere.
  6. 12. Intended to keep the wearer warm and dry even in the wettest climates.
  7. 13. Shawl or Blanket.
Down
  1. 1. Often eaten with tortilla chips or used as a side dish. Made from avocadoes, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, and chili peppers.
  2. 2. Suit Traditional outfit worn by a Mexican cowboy but associated with mariachi musicians.
  3. 3. A fried dough pastry.
  4. 4. A tantalizing sauce made from sauteed onions and garlic combined with exotic spices, herbs, ground nuts, and chiles simmered with dark bittersweet chocolate.
  5. 6. A wide-brimmed hat used to shield from the sun.
  6. 7. A sport played in the United States called soccer.
  7. 11. Pockets of corn dough are stuffed with either a sweet or savory filling wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks then steamed.
  8. 13. Skulls Represents a departed soul placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone.