Dia de los Muertos Tapete | Mexican Culture | Learn Spanish

The video tutorial explores the creation of a Day of the Dead rug, focusing on the Catrina, a key symbol in Mexican culture. The process involves using household items like rice, corn, and seeds to craft the Catrina's face, bones, and other features. The tutorial also highlights the cultural significance of rugs as a bridge between life and death, and the use of Cempasúchil flowers, a traditional element in Day of the Dead celebrations.

What materials are used to create the face and bones of the catrina in the Day of the Dead rug?

• Cempasúchil flowers and orange seeds

• Pipe cleaners and seeds

• Black beans and sunflower seeds

• White rice and white corn

What is the cultural significance of the rugs made for the Day of the Dead?

• They are used to welcome guests

• They are a form of entertainment

• They symbolize the connection between life and death

• They are used as a decoration for homes

Which seeds are used to create the eyes of the catrina?

• Orange seeds

• Black beans

• White corn

• Sunflower seeds

What flower is added to the frame of the rug as a final touch?

• Lily

• Daisy

• Cempasúchil

• Rose

What is the historical significance of the Cempasúchil flower?

• It is used in weddings

• It is known as the flower of the dead

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is used in Christmas decorations