El Día de los Muertos - Introduction Video

El Día de los Muertos is Mexican Halloween

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Mexicans view death as a very sad and negative event.

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When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

• July 4th

• October 1st & 2nd

• November 1st & 2nd

• December 24th & 25th

Where is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

• mostly in México

• mostly in Canadá

• mostly in China

• everywhere in the world

Disfraces (costumes) are a part of Día de los Muertos.

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What items may be placed on an ofrenda (altar)?

• food

• flowers

• a picture of the deceased loved one(s)

• all of the above

A lot of preparation goes into the Día de los Muertos celebration.

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Mole is a type of spicy chocolate sauce.

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What is believed to guide the spirits back to their family/the altars?

• flowers & candles

• signs & posters

• the families take turns yelling to them

• none of the above

What is papel picado?

• cut out/decorated tissue paper

• paper for homework assignments

• paper burned during Día de los Muertos

• a special bread made for the celebration