History of Halloween
Where Halloween originated.
What is the British Isles?
What kind of festival?
A gaelic festival
What is the english translation?
Day of the dead
One of the religions that inspired it.
The Celtic Religion, Catholicism
What does the festival mark?
The end of harvest and beginning of winter.
What's the name of the alters set up?
Ofrendas
Soul cakes
Why did they dress up?
To impersonate spirits to get their offerings.
What is the origin of the Día de los Muertos?
Fused with Aztec Day of the Dead and All Souls' Day
All Hallows' Day
Food offerings, cattle is slaughtered, bonfires are lit...
What is the name of the sugar skulls?
Calavera
Name 3 traditions.
Leaving food for dead, divination, lighting candles in pumpkins, lighting bonfires.
During this time, what would best describe the barrier between the living and the dead?
The barrier is at its thinnest.
Why are skeletons so important?
They represent death is just a part of life and that the dead live on.