Symbols and Decorations
This bright orange and yellow flower is spread out to create a colorful path that guides families' spirits back home.
Marigold (or cempasúchil)
This is the most crucial item placed on the altar so everyone knows exactly which family members are being remembered.
Photographs (or pictures)
Day of the Dead is a happy celebration of life, not a scary holiday like this other one celebrated on October 31st.
Halloween
In the church, we believe our loved ones aren't gone forever, but are resting safely in this beautiful place with God.
Heaven
listening to our parents is acting morally?
True
These are bright, colorful, and often made of sugar. They aren't meant to be scary; they represent the sweet lives of those who passed away.
Sugar skulls (or calaveras)
Families place this element on the altar because it symbolizes the light of faith and helps illuminate the path home.
Candles
Day of the Dead is celebrated over this many days in November.
Two days (November 1st and 2nd)
True or False: Day of the Dead is a time to be terrified of ghosts.
Fasle. It is a joyful time to celebrate love, family, and eternal life
Jenny talked bad about a friend that was rude to her is that acting morally?
False
This beautiful, delicate tissue paper is cut out into intricate designs like skeletons or flowers and hung up as banners.
Papel picado
This element is placed on the ofrenda to quench the thirst of the souls after their long journey
Water (something to drink)
Day of the Dead is a beautiful cultural tradition that originally started in this country.
Mexico
November 1st is also this church feast day, which honors all the holy men and women who have gone to Heaven before us.
All Saints' Day
I cleaned up all my stuff and did not add extra stress to my parents. Is this acting morally?
True
The traditional sweet bread baked for this holiday, which is often topped with bone-shaped pieces of dough and sugar.
Pan de muerto
Catholic families will always place this holy object—the ultimate symbol of Jesus' sacrifice and victory over death—at the very top or center of the ofrenda.
Crucifix (or a Cross)
On November 2nd, families don't just stay at home; they travel to this specific place to clean graves, play music, and visit loved ones.
cemetery
Celebrated on November 2nd, this church day focuses specifically on praying for all of our faithful friends and family members who have died.
All Souls day
I gave money to a homeless person that had recently lost their job. Is that acting morally?
True.
You will often see a yellow or orange butterfly associated with the holiday. Many believe they represent the returning souls of loved ones.
Monarch butterfly
When visiting the ofrenda or a grave, Catholics don't just look at pictures; they use these special stringed beads to pray for their loved ones' souls to rest in Heaven.
Rosary
This famous, elegant skeleton lady wearing a fancy hat was created by artist José Guadalupe Posada to show that everyone is equal in eternal life.
La Catrina
What was the name for Halloween before it was shortened.
All Hallow's Day
Mark made fun of his classmate for not believing in god did he act morally?
False