Dia de los Muertos

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Across
  1. 2. the flower of the dead
  2. 3. Picado, colorful paper used in festivals
  3. 5. popular skeletal figure representing death
  4. 6. a traditional altar or offering set up in homes
  5. 8. decorated arch sometimes placed on the graves or on the altar de muertos
  6. 11. skulls made for Día de los Muertos.
  7. 12. angels." This word is used to talk about children who have died and who are believed to return on the night of the 31st
  8. 13. a skeleton of a person
Down
  1. 1. a sound people listen to all the time
  2. 2. is used in ceremonies and on special occasions to clean the air of bad spirits to prepare for the arrival of the dead
  3. 3. de Muertos, a bread specifically made for Dia de los Muertos
  4. 4. a festival where people are usually in costumes
  5. 7. Altar , an altar made in homes to honor loved ones
  6. 9. de azúcar, intricately decorated sugar skulls that are a hallmark of the celebration
  7. 10. an ancient drink made from corn meal and water and flavored with various fruits
  8. 12. special confection used to fashion skulls, fruits and other figures