History
When is the Día de Los Muertos celebrated?
November 1st & November 2nd
What do the skulls that are displayed on the altars symbolize?
death and rebirth
What do families set out for their loved ones at the cemetery?
blankets, pillows, water, soap, and towels
tables/raised surfaces used for religious or spiritual purposes
altars/ofrendas
Día de Los Muertos is the Mexican version of Halloween?
false
Who is celebrated on November 1st?
What kinds of patterns are typically cut into traditional "papel picado"?
Skulls, skeletons, repetitious patterns
what are the special loaves of bread called that are baked for Día de Los Muertos?
Pan de Muertos
sugar skulls
Calaveras de azúca
Día de Los Muertos honors death
false-honors dead relatives or loved ones
Who is celebrated on November 2nd?
Adults who have died
Skeleton and skull decorations show a _______ afterlife.
Joyful
What are left as a pathway for loved ones to find their way home?
marigolds
wooden skull masks used on Día de Los Muertos
las calacas
Día de Los Muertos is a scary and sad celebration
false-it is a day of happiness and love while remembering those who have died
This person created the famous etching of "La calavera catrina"
What does the marigold flower symbolize?
the short duration of life
Where do most families in México spend Día de Los Muertos?
in the cemetery
Means a wealthy woman in spanish
La catrina
People gladly visit the cemetery on this day
true-they decorate gravesites with flowers and candles and visit the graves of loved ones
How many years before the conquistadors arrived had the Indigenous people already been practicing Día de Los Muertos rituals?
3,000years
Three decorations that can be found during Día de Los Muertos
papel picado, skeletons/skulls, and photos
Festive eggshells that are filled with confetti and trimmed with glitter
cascarones
The natives of México believed that life was a dream and only in death does one become truly awake
true