| A | B |
|---|
| cempasuchil (marigold) | flower of the dead, used to decorate and guide the spiritshome |
| calaveras | skull |
| México | the country where Day of the Dead takes place |
| Nov 1 and Nov 2 | when Day of the Dead takes place |
| Nov 1 | All Saints Day |
| Nov 2 | All Souls Day |
| Papel picado | paper cut into designs |
| la ofrenda | the altar |
| mole | a sauce made with over 20 ingredients |
| el panteón | cemetery |
| la tumba | tomb |
| disfraces | costumes |
| velas | candles |
| copal | incense |
| calacas | skeletons |
| alebrije | spirit guide |
| tamales | steamed corn husks filled with corn dough, meats and cheeses |
| pan de muerto | dead bread (a sweet bread made during Day of the Dead) |
| Mariachi | a genre of Mexican music, with trumpets, guitars etc |
| True or False: Day of the Dead is a celebration | TRUE |
