Day of the Dead Tradition
True or False
Day of the Dead is just like Halloween.
False
True or False
People dress up only as Power Rangers on the Day of the Dead.
False
True or False
People who celebrate Day of the Dead fast (don't eat) during the celebration.
False
True or False
On the first day, Day of the Innocents, Nov 1, the souls of departed children are celebrated.
True
True or False
Pikachu is a traditional symbol of the Day of the Dead in Mexico.
False
Pikachu is a Pokemon.
What is the purpose of the Day of the Dead?
a. To go trick-or-treating
b. To eat candy
c. To celebrate those who have passed on.
c. To celebrate those who have passed on.
True or False
Traditional Day of the Dead decorations are always black and white in color only.
False
They are brightly colored.
True or False
Traditional bread served on the Day of the Dead is shaped like Sonic the Hedgehog.
False
It's shaped like a skull and crossbones.
True or False
On the second day, All Saints Day, Nov 2, the souls of departed pets are celebrated.
False
The souls of departed adults are celebrated on All Saints Day.
Why are marigolds used as part of Day of the Dead celebrations?
a. Because they're pretty.
b. Because they are believe to attract spirits and guide them home.
c. Neither a nor b
b. Because they are believed to attract spirits and guide them home.
True or False
The Day of the Dead celebration lasts for eight days.
False
It only lasts for two days.
Which of the following are traditional Day of the Dead decorations?
a. sugar skulls
b. yellow and orange marigolds
c. both a and b
c. both a and b
What do people do with the traditional sweet bread featured at Day of the Dead celebrations?
a. They eat it.
b. They display it on altars
c. They place it on gravestones.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
What do people do on the first day of the Day of the Dead celebration?
a. They build altars
b. They put up decorations
c. Both a and b
c Both a and b
What does the Xoloitzcuintil or Xolo, the Mexican hairless dog, do when the Day of the Dead celebration is over?
Xolos guide the departed back to the other world.
What is the second day of the Day of the Dead celebration called?
Dia de Todos Santos or All Saints' Day for adults who have passed
Name three things people wear for the Day of the Dead celebration.
colorful clothes
skull masks or skull makeup
hats
flowers or flower headbands
skeleton costume
Name three foods that are traditional for people to eat at Day of the Dead celebrations.
fruit
sweets/candies
drinks
sweet bread
What is the traditional Day of the Dead altar called in Spanish?
la ofrenda
Why are ofrendas (altars) created?
They are created to welcome back for a day the souls of departed family members and friends.
To help the departed find their way back home.
Which of the following is the Spanish word for "skull"?
a. craneo
b. calavera
c. both a and b
c both a and b
Which of the following is the Spanish word for "skeleton"?
a. skelitito
b. calaca
c. calabaza
b. calaca
Alegrias candy is a traditional candy served on the Day of the Dead. What does "alegria" mean in English?
a. a memory
b. happiness
c. sadness
b. happiness
How do you say "Day of the Innocents" in Spanish?
a. Dia de los Inocentes
b. Dia de los Culpables
c. Dia de los angeles
a. Dia de los Inocentes
Which of the following is the Spanish word for "marigold"?
a. flor
b. maravilla
c. marigolda
b. maravilla