Exploring Day of the Dead Traditions at Xcaret

What scents are mentioned at the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebration?

• Jasmine and lilies

• Copal and symphysis flower

• Sandalwood and marigold

• Lavender and roses

On which dates is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

• October 30th and 31st

• October 31st and November 1st

• November 1st and 2nd

• November 2nd and 3rd

What activities do the spirits engage in during the Day of the Dead?

• They sleep and rest

• They eat, dance, feast, and wander

• They work and study

• They travel and explore

What do the living prepare to welcome back their deceased loved ones?

• Clothes and shoes

• Gifts and money

• Favorite meals and songs

• Books and letters

What guides the spirits back to the living world?

• Stars and moonlight

• Wind and rain

• Music and dancers

• Birds and animals

What do the spirits pass through on their way back home?

• Rivers and mountains

• Bridges and tunnels

• Arches of flowers and paths lined with candles

• Forests and fields

Who do the spirits meet upon their return?

• Teachers and classmates

• Strangers and tourists

• Nieces' new boyfriends and newborn babies

• Old friends and neighbors

What is the significance of the altars prepared by the living?

• They are used for decoration

• They send a special message to the spirits

• They are for lighting candles

• They are for storing food

How do the living show that they are thinking of their deceased loved ones?

• By planting trees

• By building houses

• By setting a place at the table

• By writing letters