| A | B |
|---|
| flores | flowers |
| La Ofrenda | an altar set un to honor and remember an ancestor. They obtener include photos , candles, flores and objects which represent the person being honored. (offering) |
| dulces | candies |
| La Calavera | representation of a skull used on Day of the Dead. They are often made into masks worn on the holiday, Also, skulls are made out of sugar, decorated with icing and eaten as candies on this day. |
| naranjas | oranges |
| La Calaca | whimsical skeleton which represents death and is used as a decoration. |
| El Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead, a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is celebrated to remember and hor deceased loved ones. |
| El Pan de Muerto | Bread of the Dead. A sweet roll which is traditionally baked as a part of the Day of the Dead celebration. |
| cultura | culture |
| angelitos | little children who have died and are remembered |
| alabanza | song of praise |
| El Cempazuchitl | yellow marigolds often referred to as “flor del muerto” (flower of the dead), used to decorate on Day of the Dead. |
| La Vela | Candle, candles are often lit in cemeteries and used to decorate “las ofrendas” on Day of the Dead. |
| El Papel Picado | craft made by cutting tissue paper into elaborate designs. This is used to decorate during the Day of the Dead celebration. |
| la mascara de calavera | skull mask |
| calaveras de azucar | sugar skulls |
| En que mes estamos? | what month is this? |
| Los días de la semana | the days of the week |
| Cual es la fecha de hoy? | what is today's date? |
| Hoy es el 2 de noviembre. | today is the second of November. |
| El Copal | a resin used to make incense which is burned on Day of the Dead. Some believe that the scent and smoke from “El Copal” will help to guide returning souls. |
| El Milagro | these charms are often used to decorate “las ofrendas” on Day of the Dead. They are a symbol of good luck or protection. The word “milagro” literally means MIRACLE. |
| El Cementerio | cemetery, cemeteries are often used to decorate “las ofrendas.” On the actual holiday, families gather at the gravesite in the cemetery to remember their ancestors. |
