Dia de los Muertos

Front

What does Dias de los Muertos mean?

Back

Day of the Dead

Front

What is an ofrenda?

Back

An ofrenda is a temporary altar full of offerings to ancestors.

Front

What is something you might find on an ofrenda?

Back

Marigolds, Photos of ancestors, Offerings of food.

Front

What is papel picado?

Back

Cut paper banners

Front

What are calaveras?

Back

Sugar skulls

Front

What is pan de muerto?

Back

bread for ancestors

Front

When is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico?

Back

November 1st and 2nd

Front

What other items might you find on an ofrenda?

Back

Anything your ancestors enjoyed when they were alive

Front

Why do people dress up as skeletons for Dias de los Muertos?

Back

So that the ancestors don't feel ugly or grotesque.

Front

Why are Dias de los Muertos skeletons and skulls pretty and not scary?

Back

To show respect for our ancestors