Day of the Dead Festival

What are the key moments of life celebrated in the Day of the Dead festival?

• Birth, marriage, and death

• Graduation, promotion, and retirement

• New Year, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving

In which country is the Day of the Dead festival celebrated?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Brazil

• India

What is the significance of skulls and skeletons in the Day of the Dead festival?

• To mock death and welcome the souls of the dead

• To scare away evil spirits

When does the Day of the Dead festival take place?

• October 31st to November 2nd

• February 14th to February 17th

• April 1st to April 4th

What is the name of the city in Mexico that holds one of the country's best-known Day of the Dead festivals?

• Oaxaca

• Cancun

What is the historical origin of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico?

• The fusion of ancient death rituals of Mexican Indians with the Christian feast of remembering the dead

• The celebration of the Spanish conquest of Mexico

• The influence of American Halloween traditions

What is the focus of the first day of Day of the Dead festival?

• The souls of dead children

• The souls of famous historical figures

What is the duration of the carnival procession during the Day of the Dead festival in Oaxaca?

• 20 hours

• 5 hours

What is the purpose of the sand carpets or tapestries created during the Day of the Dead festival?

• To make the city look like a beach

• To guide the souls of the dead in their journey to spend time with the living

What is the significance of the orange marigolds and purple cox cones in the Day of the Dead festival?

• They are used to make traditional food

• They are used to decorate the altars and graves