Día de los Muertos Celebration in the United States

What do families in Mexico use to decorate their altars during Día de los Muertos?

• Balloons

• Candles

• Sugar skulls

• All of the above.

What is the symbolic meaning of Día de los Muertos according to the Mexican government?

• Death is an end

• Death is a continuation of life

• Death is a punishment

• Death is a mystery

Día de los Muertos in the United States is celebrated in various cities by ______.

• Ignoring the original rituals

• Replicating essential elements of the original ritual

• Creating new traditions

• Focusing on commercial aspects.

Día de los Muertos is a blend of indigenous customs and ______ traditions.

• African

• Asian

• Christian

• Native American

What is the purpose of the parades organized in U.S. cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago during the Day of the Dead?

• To celebrate Halloween

• To honor the deceased

• To promote tourism

• To celebrate Christmas

The figure of La Catrina is popular during the Day of the Dead celebrations. What does La Catrina represent?

• A wealthy skeleton

• A famous singer

• A traditional dancer

• A historical figure

In which U.S. city does the Hollywood Forever Cemetery host a major Day of the Dead celebration?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• Chicago

What type of procession is part of the Day of the Dead celebration at the cemetery?

• A parade of cars

• A procession of Aztec dancers

• A march of soldiers

• A line of floats

The fusion of Day of the Dead and Halloween is evident in the popularity of which costume?

• A) Ghost

• B) Witch

• C) La Catrina

• D) Vampire

The atmosphere at the Day of the Dead event is kept lively by live music, as stated on their ______.

• Website

• Poster

• Invitation

• Newsletter