One symbol of this holiday originates from a Jose Guadalupe Poseda etching of a "dapper" or "elegant" woman wearing only an ostentatious European hat. For this holiday, copal incense, atole, and the four elements symbolized by water, candles, tissue paper cutouts, and sweet buns with dough bones, are placed on ofrendas. Its decorations include calacas, such as Catrina with marigolds, and calaveras, or sugar skulls. Its first day is dedicated to angelitos, and its second day to adults. Syncretizing Catholic and Aztec beliefs, it coincides with A
One symbol of this holiday originates from a Jose Guadalupe Poseda etching of a "dapper" or "elegant" woman wearing only an ostentatious European hat. For this holiday, copal incense, atole, and the four elements symbolized by water, candles, tissue paper cutouts, and sweet buns with dough bones, are placed on ofrendas. Its decorations include calacas, such as Catrina with marigolds, and calaveras, or sugar skulls. Its first day is dedicated to angelitos, and its second day to adults. Syncretizing Catholic and Aztec beliefs, it coincides with All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. For 10 points, give this Mexican festival that celebrates the return of departed loved ones. 
One symbol of this holiday originates from a Jose Guadalupe Poseda etching of a "dapper" or "elegant" woman wearing only an ostentatious European hat.
Day of the Dead [or Dia de los Muertos] 