Dia de los Muertos

What is Dia de los Muertos?

• Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

• Dia de los Muertos is a festival that honors living family members.

• Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of the living.

• Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Brazil.

When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated?

• October 31st

• December 25th

• February 14th

• November 1st and 2nd

What are the traditional decorations for Dia de los Muertos?

• daisies, gingerbread houses, and balloons

• tulips, candy canes, and flags

• roses, chocolate skulls, and candles

• marigolds, sugar skulls, pan, and altars

What is an ofrenda?

• A type of traditional Mexican dance.

• A special type of food served during the Day of the Dead celebration.

• A type of flower commonly used in Day of the Dead decorations.

• An altar that hold offerings such as foods and photos.

What is the significance of sugar skulls?

• Sugar skulls are believed to bring good luck and fortune.

• Sugar skulls are a traditional dessert in Mexican cuisine.

• Sugar skulls are used to honor and remember deceased loved ones during the Day of the Dead.

• Sugar skulls are used as decorations for Halloween parties.

What is the main food associated with Dia de los Muertos?

• pizza

• tacos

• sushi

• pan de muerto

What is the most common image/symbol used for Day of the Dead?

• sugar skull

• candle

• coffin

• roses

What is the purpose of El Dia de los Muertos?

• To celebrate the deceased.

• To scare people.

• To go door to door and get candy.

• To dress up in costumes.

El Día de los muertos is

• a sad, somber day

• like Halloween

• a day of celebration

• a day of mourning

What is the type of flower that they put on their altars and at the grave sites?

• lillies
• orchids
• marigolds
• roses