El Día de los Muertos

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What is special about Panama's day of the dead?

- They only celebrate for one day (Nov. 2) because the next day (Nov. 3) is their independence day. - alcohol and dancing is not allowed

What is special about Ecuador's day of the dead?

- serve guaguas (bread babies)

When did "los días de los muertos" originate?

3-4 thousand years ago

About when did the Spaniards change the customs of this holiday?

500 years ago

On which two Catholic holidays is The Day of the Dead celebrated?

All Saints Day & All Souls Day

Why did the Spaniards change the customs of this holiday?

Because of their Catholic religious beliefs

What is the Spanish name of the flower of the dead?

Cempoalxóchitl

What is the Day of the Dead called in Spanish?

El Día de los Muertos

What is special about Bolivia's day of the dead?

Festival de las natitas and they use real human skulls

What are some of the traditional foods associated with The Day of the Dead?

Frijoles rojos, mole, tamales, and pan de muerto

Which country is most known for celebrating this holiday?

Mexico

What is the date of el día de los angelitos?

November 1

When does the Day of the Dead officially start?

November 1st

When are the altars taken down to end the Day of the Dead?

November 4

Where is papel picado placed?

On the altars and around the house

What do Mexicans believe death is?

The next stage of existence

What were "zempasuchiles" to the Aztecs?

The symbolic flower of death

Why do marigold petals surround the Day of the Dead altars?

They create a symbolic pathway leading souls to the ofrenda

How do most Mexicans feel about death?

They embrace it

What is special about Bolivia's celebration of the Day of the Dead?

They use real skulls

What must people do in their houses before setting up altars?

Thoroughly clean their houses

What is the purpose of making & consuming "calaveras"?

To associate pleasant sensations with the sadness of death

Why is a glass of water placed on an altar?

To quench the thirst of the returning souls

Why are ofrendas set up?

To remember and honor the memory of deceased ancestors

What is "un hueso"?

a bone

What is "un chapulín"?

a grasshopper

What does "una máscara" mean in English?

a mask

What is "una calavera"?

a skull

What is one of the most important ingredients in "mole"?

chocolate

What is the name of the type of incense used during this holiday?

copal

What is papel picado?

cut out paper

What holds the offerings to the dead?

el altar

What is the most common emotion for Mexicans during this holiday?

happiness

What do skeletons represent?

life after death

What is the English name of the flower of the dead?

marigold

Of what is the skeleton a symbol?

of death

What are "arenas de tapete"?

sand sculptures

Why do Mexicans put petals on the paths around the graves and to the home?

show death the path to follow

What are "las calacas"?

skeletons

What is pan de muertos?

special bread made for this holiday

What is "el panteón" in English?

the cemetery

Why are costumes often worn during these festivities?

to commemorate the dead

Why are candles used?

to light the path for the spirits to return


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