What do the Spanish believe happen on Dia de los Muertos?
They believe the dead return to earth to visit their friends and family
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These flowers are often left on the altars
Cempazuchitl
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Bread of the dead
Pan de muertos
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This whimsical skeleton figure represents death
Calaca
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Special bread used during Dia de los Muertos
Pan de muertos
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Where is Dia de los Muertos celebrated today?
Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, some parts of the USA
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Family and friends leave these favorite things for the dead.
Comidas y bebidas (foods and drinks)
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Colorful iced sugar skulls
Alfeñiques
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This is a symbol of both Halloween and El Dia de Los Muertos
Una Calavera (Skeleton)
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Offerings to honor the dead
Ofrendas
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When is dia de los Angelicos?
November 1st
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This is the central focus of the altar
The photo of the person
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Festive egg shells that are filled with confetti and trimmed in glitter
Cascarones
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Butterflies are said to represent this
The souls of their dead
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Means a wealthy woman
La catrina
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Why was Dia de los Muertos moved from the summer months to the fall?
The Spanish saw the similarities between Dia de los Muertos and All Saints/Souls day and moved the celebration to coincide with the Catholic traditions
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The spanish word for candles, which are left at the altar
Velas
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Souls of children that have died
Angelitos
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Why are the calaveras made out of sugar?
To mock death.
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Calaveras
Skulls and/or poems written for or about the deceased
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How are calacas portrayed differently in the Spanish culture?
They are happy, smiling, and enjoying every day life.
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What happens if you steal something from an alter?