Elements of the Altar
What does food mean?
It represents the person's favorite food and helps the family remember them.
Why do people visit cemeteries on the Day of the Dead?
To clean and decorate graves, bring flowers, pray, and remember their deceased loved ones.
Mention two elements of the altar that come from Catholic traditions.
The cross and religious images
What is the name of the famous Mexican skeleton woman?
La Catrina
_________ serves to purify souls.
Salt
Name one place in Mexico famous for its Día de Muertos traditions.
Michoacán, Oaxaca, Mixquic/CDMX, etc.
What two Catholic celebrations influenced the modern November 1–2 celebrations?
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
What is cempasúchil called in English?
Marigold
Its scent, which some say smells like bones, is said to guide the deceased to the feast at the altar.
Incense
In which state can you find the famous Janitzio celebration?
Michoacan
What is the name of the Mexica place associated with the journey of the dead?
Mictlán
Mention the name of the traditional humorous poems about death.
Calaveritas literarias