El Día de los Muertos
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
