Halloween vs. Dia de los Muertos

Both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are celebrated at the end of October every year.

• True

• False

Both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are celebrated to honor loved ones who have died.

• True

• False

Skeletons are often seen during both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.

• True

• False

Both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos come from native Mexican beliefs.

• True

• False

Both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are holidays that have formed after different traditions were blended together.

• True

• False

Which of the following would you NOT see on both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos?

• flowers

• sweets

• decorations

• candles

Both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are celebrated across the entire United States.

• True

• False

Costumes are often seen during both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.

• True

• False

Which of the following is part of Dia de los Muertos but NOT Halloween?

• celebrating by people of all ages

• decorating homes

• treats are handed out

• setting up altars for ancestors

Both holidays come from celebrations where the dead return to the earth each year.

• True

• False