Food
What is a Sugar Skull?
These are brightly decorated sugar treats, often with the names of the deceased written on them.
When is it celebrated?
November 1 and 2
Who first celebrated something simillar to the Day of the dead centuries ago
Aztecs
What is a Pan de Muerto
This is a sweet bread, often decorated with bone shapes or skulls.
Name 2 symbols associated with Dia de los muertos
skull, orange, candles etc.
Which century was something simillar to Dia de los muertos celebrated.
Fourteenth
In Dia de los muertos are the skulls a symbol of horror
no
What is a Mole?
A rich sauce often served with chicken or turkey.
How people spend Dia de los muertos?
For example they sing songs and play traditional music.
Name three latin american countries where Dia de los muertos is also celebrated
Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador
When was Dia de los Muertos named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO?
In 2008
What can Tamales be filled with?
(2 fillings)
meat, chilli, sweet fillings
Who is La Catrina?
a skeleton figure with elegant clothing, representing the idea that death comes for everyone, regardless of social status.
In which states is it especially celebrated?
(name 2)
Texas, Arizona, California
How many skulls were on the presentation?(You can be mistaken by 1)
6
What are the orange flowers believed to do?
They are believed to guide the spirits of the deceased back to their families.