The Day of the Dead - Your answers (on test) will be in ENGLISH.
The Day of the Dead is not a morbid occasion, but a ___ one.
happy
Describe an ofrenda
An ofrenda is an alter set up to honor the deceased
The Day of the Dead combines the customs of what 2 cultures?
Aztec, Christian (Catholic - All Souls Day)
What is the Spanish term for the the spirits of the little children?
Los Angelitos
What is English term for the flower of the dead?
Marigold
What country most famous for its celebration of "El dis de los muertos"?
Mexico
Where is an ofrenda set up?
Peoples houses
Who is La Catrina (Lady of the Dead)
The image depicts a female skeleton dressed only in a hat representing the upper class clothes of a European of her time.
How do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?
The most common ways of celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico include: setting up an altar with offerings, cleaning and decorating graves, holding all-night graveside vigils, telling stories about the deceased, and making (or buying) and exchanging sugar skulls and other sweets.
El 2 de noviembre
a. Day of the Dead for adults b. Day of the Dead for the children
El 1 de noviembre
a. Day of the Dead for the children b. Day of the Dead for adults
How do you say, --Day of the Dead?
a. Libro de vida b. Día de los Muertos
Ofrenda
an offering; refers to the goods set out on the altars
What public place (in English) do families spruce up and decorate with flowers, candles, and may prepare for a picnic during the vigil?
cemetery
Papel picado
colorful tissue paper with intricate, festive designs cut out
incense that goes on ofrenda
el copal
bread of the dead
el pan de muertos
paper cut out decorations
el papel picado
Main decoration
happy skulls/skeletons
What is the meaning of "ofrenda"?
offering
Calacas
skeleton figures
What is the main symbol of the Days of the Dead?
skull/skeleton
What is Dia de los Muertos?
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday for remembering and honouring those who have passed. It is a festive, joyous time of celebration.
What is the Spanish name of the holiday that honors loved ones?
El Día de los Muertos
What day is set aside for the remembrance of deceased infants and children?
November 1st
Why do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?
People celebrate Dia de los Muertos to honor their deceased loves ones. It is a loving ritual, full of joy and remembrance. Dia de los Muertos allows the dead to live again. During this time it is believed that the deceased return to their earthly homes to visit and rejoice with their loved ones.
What things are placed in an ofrenda?
Pictures of the deceased, candles, incense, Things the deceased liked
Calavera
Sugar skulls
How do they prepare ahead of time
They prepare by cleaning and/or decorating the tombs and surrounding area
4 idems an ofrenda must have
Water, fire (candle), earth (corn), wind (papel picado)
What did la Catrina represent?
a. a lady who died b. a political cartoon showing that the rich and poor are all bones in the end.
What is Papel picado
a. colorful tissue paper with intricate, festive designs cut out b. flowers
bread of the dead is a symbol of the departed. How do you say it?
a. dia de los muertos b. Pan de los muertos
what are the 4 elements represented in an Ofrenda
a. fire, water, earth, wind b. sand, grasshoppers, mole, water
Calaveras are____?
a. graves b. skulls made of sugar c. tombs
What in a person's house could include: pictures of the dead, candles, food, drink, and many other things?
altar (la ofrenda)
What is "Pan de muerto"?
bread of the dead
Pan de los muertos
bread of the dead is a symbol of the departed.
Official flower
marigolds
What is the purpose of day of the dead
to honor deceased loved ones
