Le jour des morts au Mexique

What is the primary purpose of Día de Muertos?

• To mourn the dead in a somber ceremony.

• To celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones and welcome their spirits.

• To ward off evil spirits from the living.

• To prepare for the upcoming winter season.

What is the significance of the cempasúchil flower in Día de Muertos?

• It symbolizes eternal youth and beauty.

• Its vibrant color represents the joy of the living.

• Its scent and petals are believed to attract and guide spirits to the altars.

• It is used as a food offering for the deceased.

Which of the following items is placed on the Día de Muertos altar to quench the thirst of the deceased after their long journey?

• Copal incense

• Pan de Muerto

• Water

• Sugar skulls

What do the cut paper banners, known as "papel picado," represent in the Día de Muertos celebration?

• The fragility of life.

• Scenes from human life.

• The wind carrying the spirits.

• The colorful joy of the festival.

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What was the original purpose of the Catrina figure?

• To celebrate the beauty of death.

• To mock indigenous people who adopted European customs.

• To represent the goddess of the underworld.

• To symbolize the cycle of life and death.

What do "Campaneros" do on the evening of November 1st in Mixquic?

• They light candles in the cemetery.

• They ring bells and ask for permission to enter homes to pray at altars.

• They perform traditional dances in the town square.

• They prepare special meals for their deceased relatives.

How do the residents of Mixquic generally perceive and celebrate the Day of the Dead?

• As a solemn day of mourning and sadness.

• As a quiet, private family gathering at home.

• As a festive occasion where they celebrate their deceased loved ones.

• As a day primarily for tourists to observe local customs.

What happens to the remains of a person buried in Mixquic if their grave is not claimed by family after 10 years?

• They are reburied in a different section of the cemetery.

• They are cremated and their ashes scattered.

• Their bones are exhumed and placed on a communal altar.

• The grave is left untouched indefinitely.