Glossary of Words for Day of the Dead

• alabanza
  Catholic hymn of praise.

• calavera
  Literally, skull; (1)imaginary and satirical obituaries which appear in newspapers; (2)satirical verses.

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• hojaldra
  Sweet bread made for the Festival of the Dead.

• los angelitos
  Young children who have died and who are remembered on the feast of All Saints Day.

• ofrenda
  Offerings set out for the returning souls during All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

• rosquete
  Sweet bread made for the Festival of the Dead.

• Todos Santos
  All Saints'Day.

• zenpasuchitl
  A type of marigold, bright orange and yellow, that is the traditional flower of the dead. Also cempasuichil.

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  Sources

  Carmichael, Elizabeth, and Chloe Sayer. The Skeleton at the Feast: The Day of the Dead in Mexico. Austin: U of Texas Pr, 1992. Boeckmann Center GT4995.A4C37 1992

  Mueller, Peggy, ed. Los Dias de los Muertos=The Days of the Dead. Wellesley: World Eagle, 1991.
  Boeckmann Center GT4995.A4L36 1991