Dia De Muertos
Where do families go to celebrate on the evenings of Día de muertos?
cemeteries
to provide hydration after the spirit's long journey
What is an ofrenda?
altar / offering
¿Cómo se dice...bread of the dea?
Pan de Muerto
What is a .... vela?
candle
What is...cempasúchil?
marigold flowers
Name two traditional items on an ofrenda.
candles, photo, food, drink, papel picado, marigolds
What is believe to happen to a soul if a photo isn't placed on an ofrenda?
They have been forgotten.
When is Día de muertos celebrated?
November 1 & 2
How many tiers does a traditional ofrenda have?
3
What are.... calaveras?
skulls
What is often written across the forehead of a calavera?
person's name
Who is remembered on November 1?
children
What is a .... calaca?
skeleton
What two colors are marigolds typically?
orange and yellow
What do we call the old skeleton lady who wears a big hat?
La Catrina
¿Cómo se dice.... salt?
sal
¿Cómo se dice... cross?
cruz
It is believed the skull involvement stems back to who?
Aztecs
Name one way people celebrate Día de muertos.
So many answers!
Día de muertos is celebrated mostly in México and ____ America.
Central / Latin
Who is remembered on November 2?
adults
Two religions: ______ & Paganism are said to have influence on Día de muertos.
Catholicism
Name something families do at the cemeteries.
Lots of answers!
Why do you put candles on an altar?
to light the way for the spirit