Dia de Los Muertos
Cuando se celebra Dia de los Muertos?
Noviembre 1 y 2
What items are typically placed on an ofrenda for the deceased?
An ofrenda typically includes photographs of the deceased, candles, and marigolds.
What were some pre-Hispanic customs before people began burying the dead in churches?
Pre-Hispanic customs involved various burial methods, such as burying bodies under floors or cremation.
What is a definite article? Give an example
Something Specific
Uses the word "THE"
What is an indefinite articulo? Give an example.
Any item or thing.
Usually uses "a/an/some"
Cuando se celebra "All Souls Day" celebrated?
What does natural water symbolize on the ofrenda?
Water symbolizes quenching the thirst of returning spirits and represents the element of life.
What are some traditional foods eaten during this holiday?
Traditional foods for Día de los Muertos include pan de muerto (sweet bread), tamales, pozole (a hearty stew), mole, and sugar skulls.
Spanish definite article for something that is Masculine/Singular?
EL
Spanish indefinite article for masculine/singular?
UN
Cuando se celebra "All Saints Day"?
1 de Noviembre.
What is cempasúchil and why is it important?
Cempasúchil, also known as the Mexican or Aztec marigold, is a bright orange flower that is a vital part of Mexican culture.
What are the traditional drinks associated with this time?
Coffee, Champurrado, Mezcal, Water
Spanish article for something feminine/singular?
LA
Spanish indefinite article for feminine/singular?
Una
Día de los Muertos is a spiritual celebration of life and death focused on honoring and remembering deceased loved ones.
How many levels can an altar/ofrenda have, and what does each level represent?
An altar or ofrenda can have two, three, or seven levels, with each number representing different symbolic meanings, most commonly related to the soul's journey to the afterlife.
Who is the famous character created by José Guadalupe Posada, and what does it represent? When did it first appear?
José Guadalupe Posada's famous character is La Catrina, a skeletal figure that represents death and serves as a satirical critique of the wealthy and their obsession with European trends. The character first appeared around 1910–1913.
Explain "Los"
Masculine/Plural
Explain "Unos"
Explain "Unas"
Unos - masculine/plural
Unas - Feminine/plural
What happens on November 3rd?
Families eat or drink what they put for loved ones on the ofrenda.
What animal is believed to help the dead cross to the afterlife, to get them to their ofrenda?
Dogs, particularly ancient breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli.
What does the image in the Pan de Muerto represent?
Compass Directions- North, East, South, West
Explain "Las"
Feminine/Plural
Explain "Some"