day of the death

When is El Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the dead) celebrated?

• October 31st - Nov 2nd

• October 3rd and 10th

• December 5th

• November 21st and 22nd

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

• Spain

• Ireland

• England

• Mexico

Who or what supposedly returns during this time?

• Angels

• The spirits of loved ones

• Demons

• None of the above

What special celebrations and ceremonies take place?

• Altars are created, and graveyards are visited

• Sailing and kayaking

• Many different sporting events

• Everybody stays inside all day, in order to mourn the dead

Why is the holiday celebrated?

• Because the spirits of loved ones return to visit family and friends

• Because of the food

• Because death is portrayed as an exciting adventure: not dark, sad, or scary

• Both A and C

What types of food and drink are prepared?

• Pan de Muertos, Atole, and Sugar Skulls

• Sugar Skulls and Ice Cream

• Chips, cake, and soda

• Soda, Atole, and hamburgers

What happens at the cemetery?

• People visit their dead loved ones

• People light candles in rememberance

• People talk and visit quietly

• All of the above

What signifigance to monarch butterflies have for this holiday?

• Orange is the color for death

• Whil moving south for winter, Monarchs pass through Mexico, ironically, just in time for Day of the Dead

• Butterflies are believed to carry the souls or spirits of the dead

• Both B and C

How are the toy skeletons dressed and why?

• In all black, to show that death is scary

• Like everyday people, to show that the afterlife isn't all that different from this life

• In blue, to show that death is sad

• Both A and B

How are the skulls decorated?

• With intricate sugar and frosting designs

• They are left blank and white