The Day of the Dead | UNIATLANTICO

When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• a) January 1st

• b) November 1st and 2nd

• c) May 5th

• d) December 24th

What is the main purpose of the ofrenda (altar)

on the Day of the Dead?

• a) Decorating the house

• b) Remembering deceased loved ones

• c) Celebrating New Year

• d) Making sugar candies

What element is essential in Day of the Dead decorations due to its strong scent and bright color?

• a) Roses

• b) Daisies

• c) Sunflowers

• d) Marigolds (cempasúchil)

What candies are popular on the Day of the Dead and are often personalized with the names of the deceased?

• a) Sweet bread

• b) Tamales

• c) Sugar skulls

• d) Pumpkin pies

Why do people dress with skull makeup on the Day of the Dead?

• a) To scare children

• b) To celebrate Halloween

• c) To honor the deceased and remember that death is part of life

• d) Out of tradition

What do families do at the graves of their loved ones during the Day of the Dead?

• a) Clean and decorate the graves

• b) Play soccer

• c) Take photos

• d) Have a party

What is "cempasúchil" in the context of the Day of the Dead?

• a) A traditional drink

• b) A typical dance

• c) An orange flower known as "marigold"

• d) A type of music

In which country did the celebration of the Day of the Dead originate?

• a) Mexico

• b) United States

• c) Spain

• d) Argentina