Exploring El Dia De Los Muertos Traditions

On which dates is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• October 31st and November 1st

• November 1st and 2nd

• December 1st and 2nd

• October 30th and 31st

In which regions is the Day of the Dead primarily celebrated?

• Central and Southern Mexico

• Eastern Mexico and the Caribbean

• Western Mexico and the United States

• Northern Mexico and Canada

How long was the original Day of the Dead celebration by native Mesoamericans?

• Two months

• One month

• Two weeks

• One week

What is the primary focus of the Day of the Dead?

• Preparing for the afterlife

• Avoiding thoughts of death

• Celebrating life and reflecting on death

• Grieving the deceased

What items are commonly brought to the altars during the Day of the Dead?

• Toys and games

• Jewelry and money

• Favorite foods, photos, and sugar skulls

• Books and clothes

What did the juveniles in the Department of Corrections create for the Day of the Dead?

• A dance performance

• A musical composition

• A masterpiece altar

• A mural

How did the juveniles describe their situation in jail?

• As a chance for redemption

• As being alive but dead

• As a learning experience

• As a temporary setback

What is the broader significance of the Day of the Dead?

• A festival for children

• A celebration only for Mexican-Americans

• An international holiday celebrating all deceased people

• A religious ceremony exclusive to Catholics

What is suggested to create a personal altar for the Day of the Dead?

• A picture, relics, and a table

• A candle, a book, and a chair

• A flower, a toy, and a box

• A painting, a song, and a frame

When should you start displaying the personal altar?

• The first week of December

• The entire month of October

• The first week of November

• The last week of October