Day of the Dead

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

• Spain

• Ireland

• England

• Mexico

When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated:

• October 31st

• November 1st and 2nd

• October 3rd and 10th

• November 21st and 22nd

Beautiful alters called________ are made in each home.

Who or what supposedly returns during this time?

• Angels

• The spirits of loved ones

• Demons

• None of the above

The traditional yellow flower for the Day of the Dead is . . .

• a coreopsis.

• a rose.

• a sunflower.

• a marigold.

An ofrenda is . . .

• a skull or skeleton decoration.

• an intricately-cut tissue paper decoration.

• a collection of objects placed on an altar to honor loved ones.

• small sugar candies in the shape of skulls.

One thing people do not do on the Day of the Dead is . . .

• put out food for the souls of dead relatives.

• decorate graves with flowers.

• go trick or treating.

• remember their loved ones.

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 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 remembrance.

• People talk and visit quietly.

• All the above