The day of the dead

What is the main purpose of El Día de los Muertos?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To remember and honor loved ones who have died

• To scare people

• To celebrate Halloween

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What flower is traditionally used to decorate graves on the first day of El Día de los Muertos?

• Roses

• Lilies

• Marigolds

• Daisies

What is an 'ofrenda'?

• A type of flower

• A traditional dance

• An offering on an altar

• A parade float

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What is Pan de Muertos?

• A type of flower

• A traditional dance

• Day of the Dead Bread

• A parade float

What is a special honor for children during El Día de los Muertos?

• Having their name on a sugar skull

• Leading the parade

• Dressing as a skeleton

• Making Pan de Muertos

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What happens on the third day of El Día de los Muertos?

• Family members put candles on graves

• The big holiday celebration starts in the home

• The holiday is celebrated in the town with parades

• Friends and family members stop by to sing and dance

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What is the overall mood of El Día de los Muertos?

• Scary and somber

• Happy and festive

• Quiet and reflective

• Sad and mournful

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