Day of the Dead Quiz

Which country considers Day of the Dead a national tradition?

• Spain

• Brazil

• Mexico

• United States

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

• October 31st

• November 1st and 2nd

• December 25th

• January 1st

What do people bring to the cemetery during Day of the Dead?

• Fireworks

• Flowers, candles, and food

• Musical instruments

• Books and toys

What is the purpose of painting faces white like a skull?

• To honor the dead

• To look like a ghost

• To celebrate Halloween

• To scare others

What does the round shape of Pan de Muerto symbolize?

• The sun

• The earth

• The circle of life and death

• A full moon

What do sugar skulls represent?

• A departed soul

• A Halloween decoration

• A scary monster

• A sweet treat

What is papel picado used for in Day of the Dead celebrations?

• To wrap gifts

• To decorate altars

• To cover graves

• To make costumes

Why are marigolds used in Day of the Dead celebrations?

• To symbolize wealth

• To add fragrance to the air

• To attract the souls of the dead

• To ward off evil spirits

What do the holes in papel picado represent?

• The eyes of the dead

• The fragility of life

• The stars in the sky

• The tears of the living

What is the significance of monarch butterflies during Day of the Dead?

• They are a sign of good luck

• They are used in traditional dances

• They are believed to carry the souls of the dead

• They symbolize new beginnings