Spanish Day Of The Dead Quiz
(T or F) The day of the dead has the same meaning as halloween
F
(T or F) The family alters are built on grave sites
F
What is a traditional food to put on the altar?
Fav food of that person, Pon de muerto
Name three things that can be found on a day of the dead altar
Food, Important Belongings, Candles
What items should be on the altar
Fruit, Bread, Water, Belongings, Candles, Marigolds, etc.
Why do mexican families build alters
In preparation for the deceased family to return
Where is the plastic skeleton hidden
In the pan de los muertos
Name three countries that celebrate day of the dead
Mexico, Bolivia, Guatemala
When do the spirits of the children arrive
November 1st
when do the spirits of the adults arrive
November 2nd
when is the day of the dead holiday celebrated in mexico
November 2nd and November 1st
What items are for good luck?
Skeleton, Skull/Skeleton Keychain, Skull Tattoo
What items can you buy during this holiday
Skulls, Marigolds, Pon de Muerto
What are traditional day of the dead candy
Sugar skull, Candy bones
What is the "catrina"?
The lady of the dead, main symbol of day of the dead (high society woman)
Describe an activity that takes place during day of the dead
They go to the cemetery and clean/decorate it and some have picnics
How do people dress to look like Catrina
They paint their faces and dress in colorful outfits
What happens to the person who finds the hidden skeleton
They will have good luck throughout the year
Families erect _______ to welcome the souls of the dead home
alters
What are the decorated skulls made from sugar called
calaveras
What might people do at a day of the dead festival
clean up grave sites, dance, tell stories, eat, parade, sing, etc.
What is atole made from
corn
what is celebrated on november 2nd
deceased adults
The spanish name for day of the dead is
dia de los muertos
what is november 1st
el dia de los santos
the picture frame
el marco
How do Mexicans perceive death?
embrace it
What does chapulin mean in English?
grasshopper
Day of the dead is a time for....
helping people remember and celebrate life
the society
la sociedad
On all souls day families do not....
leave at midday
What does mascara mean in English?
mask
Families place the deceased spirits articles on the...
on the altar
Name two special day of the dead treats that are eaten
pan de los muertos, candy skeletons
What is the name of the special bread made for this celebration
pan de muertos
what do they do on october 31st
prepare
responsible
responsable
____________ and ____________ are popular day of the dead decorations
skeletons, skulls
What is mole
spicy chocolate sauce
What is the flower of the dead
the marigold
Why is incense used
to guide the spirits home
What do Mexicans build to honor the deceased?
una ofrenda