A common misconception is that Dia de los Muertos is similar to _________________.

This is the centerpiece of the Día de los Muertos where people honor their loved ones by placing pictures and other offerings they may need in their journey to the afterlife.

This symbol represents people who have passed and are receiving their offerings and are made into little candies. These candies along with other toys are left on the altar for children.

This flower is known as la flor de muerto because it's bright color and scent are believed to help lead the dead to the altar. People use this flower to create paths to lead spirits.

This item is sometimes added near the altar in the shape of a cross so that souls are pure/uncorrupted throughout the year.

These items may be left on an altar. Select all that apply.

This artist created the famous image of a calavera catrina (a tall, well-dressed female skeleton with a large hat).

This country has a special Dia de los Muertos tradition called barriletes grandes, large colorful, kites made with paper and bamboo. These kites represent the connection between heaven and earth, and traditionally were thought to help guides the spirits back to earth and find their families.

These countries celebrate a different version of DÍa de los Muertos called DÍa de los Difuntos (Day of the Souls). Many of the traditions are the same as Día de los Muertos, but they may be smaller or include more indigenous customs. (Select 3).

This food is a meat and cheese salad traditionally in Guatemala during Día de los Muertos.

This purple drink from Ecuador is made from purple corn, fruits, and spices.

In this country, the main tradition of Día de los Difuntos includes visiting the graves of family members and in some places, making a carpet of sawdust (alfombras de asserín) in the city streets.

Día de los Muertos is a mixture of these cultures and practices. Select 2.

This country is considered the birthplace of Día de los Muertos.