El Dia de Los Muertos

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In what century was the Catholic celebration of Dia de los Muertos brought over to Latin America?

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16th Century

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Who brought the Catholic celebration of Dia de los Muertos to Latin America?

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the Spaniards

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Which day is designated to honor the children who have died?

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“Día de los Angelitos”

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What do families begin constructing on November 1st to honor their dead loved ones?

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an altar

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deceased

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a person who has died

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According to the text, which items are usually used to decorate the gravesites of people's ancestors or relatives?

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streamers, flowers, crosses, candles and food

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According to the text "Dia de los Muertos in Guatemala," what item do they usually fly to honor the dead?

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big kites

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According to the text "Dia de los Muertos in Guatemala", how big can these kites get?

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several stories high

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Once the celebration is over, what happens to the kites in Guatemala that were used to honor the dead?

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The kites are burned so that the dead may return peacefully until the next year.

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According to the people in San Jose Petén in northern Guatemala, the three sacred skulls, las santas calaveras, are believed to be the skulls of who?

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Mayan Kings or Priests