Dia de los Muertos

What is the meaning behind el dia de los muertos?

• To honor loved ones who have passed.

• To have parties for 3 days.

• To eat a lot of traditional foods.

• To scare people.

What is considered the flower of the dead?

• Tulip

• Carnation

• Marigold

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How long does the celebration typically take place?

• 1 month

• 3 days

• 2 days

• 1 day

Is this considered to be a happy or sad time?

• Happy

• Sad

What does "pan de muertos" mean?

• Flowers of the dead

• Celebration of the dead

• Food of the dead

• Bread of the dead

What places in the US celebrate El dia de los muertos?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Nevada

Which spirits are believed to return first?

• Spirits of adults (adultos)

• Spirits of children (angelitos)

• Spirits of pets (animales domesticos)

What is the word for the altars of offerings that people set up for their loved ones?

• Pan de muerto

• Calaveras

• Ofrendas

• Comida

Calaveras are one of the most known symbols of the day of the dead. What are they?

• Skulls

• Sugar skulls

• Bones

• Skeletons

How are the spirits believed to return?

• On the wings of butterflies

• By following the path of petals

• By following the candlelight

• By walking through the cemetery