Dia de los Muertos

The two holidays Day of the Dead is a hybrid of.

All Saints and All Souls day.

The skeletons that you see during day of the dead are called what?

Calacas

The things they offer to the dead person

Candles; fire, Tissue Paper; Wind, Fruit; Earth, Drinks; Water, photos, and flowers that the dead person liked.

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztecs

Hernando Cortes

The flower associated with Day of the Dead

Marigold

What are the origins of Day of the Dead?

Native Americans traditions and some Catholic holidays

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

November 1st and 2nd

The altars that families leave offerings to the dead are called?

Ofrendas

Why do people celebrate 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.

pan de muerto (bread of the dead)

special egg batter decorated to resemble bones on a dead body