Celebrating
How do people dress for the Day of the dead?
As skeletons to celebrate death as a positive thing!
When was it first celebrated?
The early 1500s
What Day(s) is it celebrated on?
November 1st and 2nd
What do people decorate in honor of their loved ones?
Alters
Who is the most prominent figure?
La Catrina
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Day of the Dead was first created in CoCo
FALSE!
It's the other way around! CoCo was based off of The Day of the Dead!
Why do they put out Sugar Skulls?
to honor La Catrina
TRUE OR FALSE:
La Catrina is the goddess of family and life.
FALSE!
La Catrina is the goddess of the peace in death.
What Continent is this holiday celebrated on?
Latin America
What are the bands called?
Mariachi bands!
Why did people start to celebrate this holiday?
To honor the deaths of goddess and ancestors
Bright Oranges, Pinks, Purples, Yellows, and Blues.
Name all the things and people that are celebrated!
(BONUS: What day is each on!)
The first day is to honor the children who passed, the second day is to honor the adults.
What is the true name of La Catrina?
Mictēcacihuātlis
What countries celebrate Day of the Dead?
(HINT: SPECIFIC NAMES)
Guatemala, Paru, Bolivia, & Ecuador