Day of the Dead

What is the Day of the Dead?

• A festival to celebrate life

• A festival to mourn the dead

• A festival to be afraid of the dead

• A festival to forget the dead

How is death perceived in Mexican culture?

• As a sad moment

• As a time to be afraid

• As a part of life to face

• As a time to forget

What appeals to European and North American people about the Day of the Dead?

• The celebration aspect

• The solemnity aspect

• The sadness aspect

• The loss aspect

What is the atmosphere like during the Day of the Dead?

• Sad and somber

• Generous and colorful

• Quiet and peaceful

• Lonely and isolated

What do people do during the Day of the Dead?

• Eat together and listen to music

• Stay silent and mourn

• Avoid any celebrations

• Forget about the dead

What do the dead take from the offerings during the Day of the Dead?

• Food and drinks

• The spirit of things and the love of the living

• Money and valuables

• Nothing, as they cannot be seen

What does the smell of flowers during the Day of the Dead convey?

• Sadness and loss

• Happiness and celebration

• The transition to the afterlife

• Nothing, it's just a smell

What does the Day of the Dead show about Mexican culture?

• The preservation of tradition

• The rejection of new things

• The avoidance of change

• The disregard for history

What influences shaped Mexican culture?

• Only the Spanish conquest

• Only the pre-Hispanic Meso-American cultures

• Only European influence

• A mix of pre-Hispanic and European influences

Why are memories important in the Day of the Dead?

• To forget about the dead

• To celebrate life

• To remember the past

• To avoid sadness