Understanding Día de los Muertos

When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?

• December 25th

• November 1st and 2nd

• July 4th

• October 31st

Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated each year?

• To celebrate the start of summer

• To honor and remember loved ones who have passed away

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To mark the beginning of a new year

What civilization started Día de los Muertos?

• The Romans

• The Aztecs

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

Where did Día de los Muertos start?

• Spain

• Egypt

• Mexico

• Italy

How did the Spanish change Día de los Muertos?

• They made it a summer festival

• They combined it with Catholic traditions

• They moved it to December

• They turned it into a week-long celebration

How does celebrating Día de los Muertos help to strengthen Latino heritage in the United States?

• By encouraging people to forget their past

• By promoting cultural understanding and pride

• By making everyone speak Spanish

• By focusing only on American traditions

What is a common symbol used during Día de los Muertos?

• Easter eggs

• Christmas trees

• Sugar skulls

• Fireworks

What is a traditional activity during Día de los Muertos?

• Trick-or-treating

• Building altars to honor the deceased

• Lighting fireworks

• Singing Christmas carols