Symbols
Skulls
Act as a lighthearted reminder of life´s cyclical nature.
Where did the Aztec people live ?
Modern day central Mexico
When is it celebrated ?
November 1st-2nd
What is the name for offerings/the altar ?
Ofrenda
What is another name for Jamoncello de leche ?
Milk fudge
What are calacas ?
Skeletons
How long has the tradition been celebrated ?
For over six centuries
How long does it last ?
2 days
What kind of things can people leave at the altar ?
Fruit, bread, seeds, sugar skulls, etc
What kid of meat is frequently used to make pozole ?
Pork
What does the color white represent ?
Sky, hope, purity, and innocence.
What does the holiday trace it´s earliest roots to ?
The Aztec people
Why is the holiday now on Nov 1st and 2nd ?
To align with All Saints Day and All Souls Day
How many tiers is the alter split into ?
What is calabaza en tacha ?
Candied pumpkin.
A flower that´s orange or yellow in color(cempasuchil) represents what ?
The sun, love and the shortness of life.
Who is Mictecacihuatl ?
Known as the ¨lady of the dead¨
Who does each day honor ?
The first day honors children who have passed and the second day honors the adults.
What does the second tier do ?
Invites the dead to feel at home.
What is calaveras ?
The famous sugar skulls.
The souls of the departed.
What two customs does the day of the dead combine ?
Indigenous Aztec ritual and Catholicism.
When was it originally celebrated ?
Summer months
What is the third tier often decorated with ?
A towel, basin, candles, cleaning copal incense, etc
What is Pan de Muerto ?
A yeast-based sweet egg bread/bread of the dead.