Pan de muerto
Espíritus
Velas
Calavera de azúcar
Cempasúchil
Ofrenda
Altares
Spirits of deceased loved ones, believed to visit during the celebration
A symbolic skull, often made of sugar, representing the dead
The altar created in homes to honor deceased loved ones
Special bread prepared for the occasion
Colorful flowers used to decorate altars
A traditional food or drink offered to the spirits
Candles lit to guide spirits back home