Round 7: Tossup 17

Celebrants of this holiday traditionally cook linukay sticky rice in the Philippines, where this holiday is known as Undas. A woman adorned with an umbrella (15[1])shaped hat known as Catrina (-5[1])is a symbol of this holiday. (15[2])Colorful “picado” (15[1])tissue paper is used to decorate locations on this holiday (15[2])whose paths are lined with (*) marigold flowers. (10[1])This multi-day celebration overlaps with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Celebrants of this holiday place objects representing the four elements and sugar (10[1])skulls near pictures of loved ones onto ofrendas. For 10 points, name this Mexican holiday that honors deceased family members. ■END■

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