Day of the Dead

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Which country is famous for celebrating El Dia de los Muertos?

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Mexico

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¿Cuándo se celebra el Día de los Muertos?

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el segundo y primero de noviembre

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In Mexico many homes have beautiful alters called________ are made in each home.

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ofrendas

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Who or what supposedly returns during this time?

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The spirits of loved ones

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La flor en las ofrendas y cementerios

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cempasuchil

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One thing people do not do on the Day of the Dead is . . .

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go trick or treating.

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Why is the holiday celebrated?

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Because the spirits of loved ones return to visit family and friends and because death is portrayed as an exciting adventure: not dark, sad, or scary.

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An alebrijes is........

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a brightly colored Mexican folk art sculpture of a fantastical creature.

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In Mexico the Day of the Dead is

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a day to remember loved ones who have passed away.

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Who gathers on The Day of The Dead?

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The living and the dead