Mexican Culture

2. Band A musical group consisting of four or more musicians.
4. Suit Traditional outfit worn by a Mexican cowboy but associated with mariachi musicians.
5. Intended to keep the wearer warm and dry even in the wettest climates.
9. Represents a departed soul placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone.
11. A fried dough pastry.
12. Pockets of corn dough are stuffed with either a sweet or savory filling wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks then steamed.
14. A tantalizing sauce made from sauteed onions and garlic combined with exotic spices, herbs, ground nuts, and chiles simmered with dark bittersweet chocolate.

1. to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere.
3. An annual celebration held on May 5th to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French empire at the battle of Pueblo.
6. A religious feast, festival, or party.
7. Often eaten with tortilla chips or used as a side dish. Made from avocadoes, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, and chili peppers.
8. A sport played in the United States called soccer.
10. A wide-brimmed hat used to shield from the sun.
11. Was used in making clothing along with bark and agave.
13. Shawl or Blanket.