What is the Day of the Dead?

What is the primary purpose of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexican culture?

• To honor and remember deceased loved ones

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To commemorate the Spanish conquest

• To mark the end of the harvest season

Which element on the altar of the dead is used to symbolize purification of the soul?

• Aromatic herbs

• Candles

• Water

• Skulls

What is the significance of the cempasúchil flower in the Day of the Dead celebration?

• It is used to mark the path for the souls of the deceased

• It represents the tears of souls who cannot rest in peace

• It symbolizes the gateway to the world of the dead

• It is a traditional food offering

How have the altars of the dead changed since the introduction of Catholicism in pre-Hispanic Mexico?

Describe the role of food in the Day of the Dead altars and its cultural significance.

What are some of the symbolic elements included in the altars of the dead, and what do they represent?

How does the Day of the Dead celebration reflect the blending of Mesoamerican and European cultures?