Day of the dead
When is the day of the dead celebrated?
At the beginning of november
What do people wear on the first day of Yi Peng?
What continent is Mexico in?
North America
Is the day of the dead a sad celebration?
No, it's a time for happy and fun celebrations
How do people decorate their homes for this festival?
With paper lanterns
What continent is Thailand in?
Asia
What kinds of decorations do people use for this day?
Skeletons, skulls, and candles
What do people do with the lanterns?
They light small candles inside them and send them into the sky
Which celebrations happen during november in these countries?
Day of the dead and Yi peng
What shape do chocolates and sweets have?
Skulls
What are the lanterns made of?
Rice paper
Are day of the dead and Yi peng celebrated only one day?
No, they are celebrated more than 1 day
What do families do on this day?
Decorate graves, make a feast, light candles, and play music.
When are there fireworks?
On the last day of the festival
What do the 2 celebrations have in common?
They light candles