11/3 Día de los Muertos

When is Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico?

• October 31st to November 2nd

• November 1st to November 3rd

• December 25th to December 27th

• January 1st to January 3rd

What is the purpose of Day of the Dead?

• To mourn the loss of loved ones

• To celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones

• To scare away evil spirits

• To honor famous historical figures

What do Mexicans do to remember their deceased loved ones?

• Visit cemeteries and decorate graves

• Hold a gloomy and morbid ceremony

• Avoid talking about their deceased loved ones

• Ignore the holiday completely

What are altars called in Spanish?

• Ofrendas

• Tumbas

• Santuarios

• Rituales

When do the spirits of deceased babies and children arrive?

• October 31st at midnight

• November 1st at midnight

• November 2nd at midnight

• November 3rd at midnight

What are sugar skulls?

• Skulls made of sugar

• Skulls made of chocolate

• Skulls made of clay

• Skulls made of paper

What is the significance of tamales in Day of the Dead?

• They are used as decorations

• They are offered as food for the spirits

• They are used in traditional dances

• They are given as gifts to friends

What is the purpose of offering alcohol on the altars?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To honor the deceased's favorite drink

• To symbolize the cycle of life and death

• To celebrate the arrival of the ancestors

Is Day of the Dead the same as Halloween?

• Yes, they are the same holiday

• No, they are different holidays and they have some differences in how the celebrate death.

• They have some similarities

Who is La Catrina?

• A famous Mexican artist

• A character from a Mexican movie

• A symbol of Day of the Dead

• A traditional Mexican dish