Dia de los Muertos

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What is Dia de los Muertos?

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Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones.

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When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated?

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November 1st and 2nd

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What are the traditional decorations for Dia de los Muertos?

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marigolds, sugar skulls, pan, and altars

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What is an ofrenda?

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An altar that hold offerings such as foods and photos.

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What is the significance of sugar skulls?

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Sugar skulls are used to honor and remember deceased loved ones during the Day of the Dead.

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What is the main food associated with Dia de los Muertos?

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pan de muerto

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What is the most common image/symbol used for Day of the Dead?

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sugar skull

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What is the purpose of El Dia de los Muertos?

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To celebrate the deceased.

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El Día de los muertos is

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a day of celebration

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What is the type of flower that they put on their altars and at the grave sites?

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marigolds