What Is the Day of the Dead

B3L4 Day of the Dead

Poll

How would you feel if a deceased loved one returned from the afterlife to visit you?

• Scared.

• Delighted.

• Sorrowful.

• Touched.

• Novel.

Multiple Choice

The Day of the Dead is believed to have originated centuries ago with _____.

• the Aztecs

• the Indians

Multiple Choice

Traditionally, deceased adults are honored on _____ during the 48 hours of the Day of the Dead.

• Nov. 1

• Nov. 2

Multiple Select

What do Mexicans do to prepare for the Day of the Dead? (複選)

• They buy marigolds.

• They buy candles.

• They buy "the bread of the dead."

• They decorate sugar skulls.

• They clean the graves and cemeteries.

Multiple Choice

What may NOT be seen on the altars on the Day of the Dead?

• Photos of the deceased loved ones.

• Beverages.

• Dishes.

• Paper money.

Multiple Select

On the evening of the Day of the Dead, families head to the cemetery. What do they do there? (複選)

• They decorate the graves.

• They light candles.

• They pray.

• They feast.

• They cry loudly.

Representations of the Dead

Skeletons

Representations of the Dead

Skull cookies / sugar skulls

Representations of the Dead

The bread of the dead / pan de muerto

Representations of the Dead

Dress up in skeleton costumes

Representations of the Dead

Paint their faces to resemble skulls

Representations of the dead

Street parades

Multiple Choice

Why do Mexicans create so many colorful and cartoon-like representations of the dead for the Day of the Dead?

• To mock death.

• To recognize death as an inevitable part of the natural cycle.

• To make money when celebrating the festival.

Open Ended

Think up other festivals that are related to death. You can write down your answers in Chinese.