Dia de los Muertos

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  1. 2. Flowers that are traditionally used for altar decorations.
  2. 4. This Tusin-neighboring city is said to hold the "largest event in Southern California" honoring Dia de los Muertos.
  3. 5. Flowers are used on alters in order to attract the _____ of the dead to the offerings.
  4. 8. Means "Bread of the Dead" and is a special food eaten during Dia de los Muertos.
  5. 11. This is the month that Dia de los Muertos begins.
  6. 13. This European country brought sugar art to Mexico.
  7. 15. Word for the black animal people believe to be bad luck.
  8. 16. A day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by Catholics on November 2.
  9. 17. Offerings typically placed on ofrendas (alters).
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  1. 1. A day Catholic celebration in honor of all the saints of the church, observed on November 1.
  2. 2. The holiday originated about 3,000 years ago from the indigenous peoples of this country.
  3. 3. Dia de los Muertos English translation.
  4. 5. English word for "calavera".
  5. 6. This is a beautiful flying insect with symbolic meaning in the Dia de los Muertos celebration.
  6. 7. Famous Mexican painter that often wore flowers in her hair.
  7. 9. Family members from long ago.
  8. 10. The Disney film that takes place during the Dia de los Muertos celebration.
  9. 12. The offering site on Dia de los Muertos.
  10. 14. Dia de ____ Muertos.