Traditions
What is an ofrenda?
They are altars meant for praying and paying homage to deceased relatives.
What is a major movie about this holiday?
Coco
Where is this holiday celebrated?
Mexico
What are Calacas?
Skull decoration for day of the dead
When is Dia de los Angelitos?
November 1st
What is pan de muerto?
bread of the dead
Whats the major symbol of this holiday?
Skulls (decorated)
What ancient people of Mexico was this holiday influenced by?
Aztecs
What two colors are used?
Yellow and Orange
What is the purpose of Dia de los Angelitos?
To honor and celebrate the lives of the babies, toddlers, and children who briefly lived on this Earth.
What is the meaning of Sugar Skulls?
Sugar skulls represent a deceased family member or loved one on an altar.
What is the name of the altar?
Ofrenda
Does this holiday celebrate death or life?
What do Marigolds Represent?
Marigolds are believed to serve as the pathway to the mortal world
What is Mi Calaverita?
My Little Skull
What is usually painted on people's faces on this day?
Colorful skeleton/skull makeup
When is Dia de Los Muertos celebrated?
November 2nd
How long did Aztecs celebrate Dia De Los Muertos?
A month
What insect is usually used in this holiday's decoration?
Monarch butterfly
What is the atmosphere of this holiday?
Bright and Colorful
What does La Catrina represent?
Illustrator José Guadalupe Posada created La Catrina to remind people that in death we are all equal and earthly riches cannot be taken to the next life.
What is another name for this holiday?
All Soul's Day
When and where was this holiday resurrected?
United States in the early 1970s when Mexican-Americans underwent a cultural reawakening
What is the flower of the dead?
Marigolds
What is a reassurance of this holiday?
Though they have lost a child, they have gained an angel.