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What does "Dia de los muertos" mean in English?
Dia of the dead
True
DdlM is a celebration of...
A. Independence
B. Departed loved ones
C. Independence
B. Departed loved ones
DdlM is celebrated on which 2 days?
Nov 1st and 2nd
True or false: The Aztecs believed you should be very sad when a loved one dies because their sould is permanently destroyed.
False
Why is food placed on the ofrenda?
to nourish the spirits after a long journey back
Why are marigolds believed to guide the spirits to the the Ofrenda?
Because of their bright color and strong scent
Name one reason water is placed on the ofrenda?
-Represents the purity of souls and the regeneration circle of life and death
-So souls can refresh themselves and continue their journey
-So the dead can clean up
What is the name of the traditional flower of DdlM?
The marigold
Saints and children
What does "ofrenda" mean in English?
Offering
Scholars trace the origins of DdlM back to an ancient Aztec festival honoring the goddess:
A. Xōchiquetzal
B. Cihuacoatl
C. Mictecacihuatl
C. Mictecacihuatl
The ofrenda is required to have 4 objects to represent each of these elements. Name the 4 elements.
Fire, air, earth, water
Name 5 things traditionally placed on the Ofrenda
Papel Picado, flowers, sugar skulls, skeletons, candles, bread, incense, food, water, photos
What is copal?